ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Fifty-sixth Legislature

First Regular Session

House: GOV DP 9-0-0-0

HB 2017: public officers; residency requirements

Sponsor: Representative Dunn, LD 25

House Engrossed

Overview

Permits the deputy or assistant of an elected officer to not be a resident of Arizona.

History

Currently, every officer must be at least eighteen years of age, a citizen of the United States and a resident of Arizona (A.R.S. § 38-201).

An officer means the incumbent of any office, member of any board or commission, or his deputy or assistant exercising the powers and duties of the officer, other than clerks or mere employees of the officer (A.R.S.§ 38-101).

An officer is authorized to appoint deputies and assistants when permitted by law. Any appointment of deputies and assistants must be in writing and filed in the office of the Secretary of State by the state officer (A.R.S § 38-461). Unless otherwise provided, the deputy of a state officer holds the power and can perform duties prescribed by law for the office of the principal (A.R.S. § 38-462).

Provisions

1.   Stipulates that an elected officer's deputy or assistant is not required to be an Arizona resident. (Sec. 1)

2.   Stipulates that an elected officer's deputy or assistant must gain residency within one year of employment but may work for up to one year without termination. (Sec. 1)

3.   Makes technical changes. (Sec. 1)

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note

 

 

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