The City of Ward operates under a Mayor-Council form of government. In this system, the City Council is the legislative and policy-making body of city government. The Council sets City policy by passing ordinances and resolutions. The Council also determines the City budget and appoints and removes certain Board, Committee, and Commission members.


To learn more about a Mayor-Council form of government and the Duties and Responsibilities of the Mayor and City Council, click HERE to view the Guidebook for Municipal Officials of Mayor/Council Cities ​published by the Arkansas Municipal League.  

 Mailing Address: PO Box 237, Ward, AR 72176
​Physical Address: 405 Hickory St, Ward, AR 72176

City Phone: 501-843-7686
Water Department Phone: 501-843-2271
Email Address:  wardarkansas@cityofward.com
City Office Hours  8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Closed 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. for lunch

After Hours Water/Sewer Emergency 501-259-0950

Ward Police Department Non-Emergency 501-843-6351

City of Ward

 Arkansas


Mayor's Office


City Clerk


City Council

Administration