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ARIZONA STATE SENATE
Fifty-Fifth Legislature, Second Regular Session
state officers; residency requirements
Purpose
Background
An officer is an incumbent of any office, member of any board or commission, or the deputy or assistant of the incumbent or member exercising the powers and duties of the officer, other than clerks or employees of the officer or member (A.R.S. § 38-101). An officer must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and an Arizona resident. An officer must also be able to speak, write and read the English language (A.R.S § 38-201).
An officer may appoint deputies and assistants when authorized by law. Deputies and assistants whose appointments are not authorized by law must be appointed by the officer or body to whom they are subordinate (A.R.S. § 38-461). Unless otherwise provided by law, a deputy or assistant possesses the powers and may perform the duties prescribed for the office of the principal (A.R.S. § 38-462).
There is no anticipated fiscal impact to the state General Fund associated with this legislation.
Provisions
1. Requires the deputy or assistant of an elected officer to be a U.S. citizen and asserts that the deputy or assistant is not required to be an Arizona resident.
2. Makes technical changes.
3. Becomes effective on the general effective date.
Prepared by Senate Research
February 10, 2022
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