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AZ Rev Stat § 9-825 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-825 - Election boards; appointment

9-825.  Election boards;  appointment At least ten days before an election held in a city or town not exceeding two thousand in population,  according to the last official census thereof,  the governing body shall appoint,  from the qualified electors thereof,  one inspector,  two judges and two clerks,  who shall constitute the election board. In a city or town exceeding two thousand in population,  according to the last official census thereof,  the governing body shall appoint one inspector,  two judges and two clerks for each precinct within the corporate limits thereof who shall constitute the election board for such precinct.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-826 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-826 - Publicity pamphlet format; state preemption; bond and tax measures

9-826.  Publicity pamphlet format;  state preemption;  bond and tax measures A. The legislature finds and determines that for the purposes of increasing voter knowledge and government transparency it is a matter of statewide concern that all municipalities fully inform voters of the effects of any vote to approve a bond,  sales tax or property tax measure and,  therefore,  the legislature finds and declares that the publicity pamphlet format for these measures is of statewide concern. This section preempts all local laws,  ordinances and charter provisions to the contrary. B. Notwithstanding any other law,  for any municipal election to approve a bond,  sales tax or property tax measure,  the publicity pamphlet shall include the following: 1. For a bond approval,  an estimate of the annual levy of property taxes sufficient to pay the debt on the bonds. 2. For a sales tax levy,  the amount of the tax increase. 3. For a property tax levy,  an estimate of the tax for: (a) A single-family residence that is valued at one hundred thousand dollars. (b) Commercial property that is valued at two hundred fifty thousand dollars. (c) Vacant land that is valued at one hundred thousand dollars.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-831 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-831 - Definitions

9-831.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Fire and life safety inspection"  means an inspection of a regulated person or facility conducted to ensure fire safety compliance.  2. " Food and swimming pool inspection"  means an inspection of a regulated person or facility conducted to ensure the safety of food services,  swimming pools and other bathing places. 3. " License"  includes the whole or part of any municipal permit,  certificate,  approval,  registration,  charter or similar form of permission required by law. License does not include a transaction privilege tax license.  4. " Licensing"  includes the municipal process respecting the grant,  denial,  renewal,  revocation,  suspension,  annulment,  withdrawal or amendment of a license. 5. " Municipal"  or " municipality"  means an incorporated city or town. 6. " Person"  means an individual,  partnership,  corporation,  association,  governmental subdivision or unit of a governmental subdivision or a public or private organization of any character. 7. " Request for corrections"  means a request for technical or clarifying corrections from an applicant who has submitted an administratively complete application for a license. 8. " Substantive policy statement"  means a written expression that is only advisory and that informs the general public of a municipality's current approach to,  or opinion of,  the requirements of the ordinances or codes,  including,  if appropriate,  the municipality's current practice,  procedure or method of action based on that approach or opinion. A substantive policy statement does not include internal procedural documents that only affect the internal procedures of the municipality and that do not impose additional requirements or penalties on regulated parties or confidential information. 9. " Working day"  means a twenty-four hour period excluding weekends and legal holidays.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-832 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-832 - Regulatory bill of rights

9-832.  Regulatory bill of rights To ensure fair and open regulation by municipalities,  a person: 1. Is eligible for reimbursement of fees and other expenses if the person prevails by adjudication on the merits against a municipality in a court proceeding regarding a municipality decision as provided in section 12-348. 2. Is entitled to receive information and notice regarding inspections as provided in section 9-833. 3. Is entitled to have a municipality not base a licensing decision in whole or in part on licensing conditions or requirements that are not specifically authorized as provided in section 9-834,  subsection A. 4. May have a municipality approve or deny the person's license application within a predetermined period of time as provided in section 9-835. 5. Is entitled to receive written or electronic notice from a municipality on denial of a license application that: (a) Justifies the denial with references to the statute,  ordinance,  code or authorized substantive policy statements on which the denial is based as provided in section 9-835. (b) Explains the applicant's right to appeal the denial as provided in section 9-835. 6. Is entitled to receive information regarding the license application process at the time the person obtains an application for a license as provided in section 9-836.  7. May inspect all ordinances,  codes and substantive policy statements of a municipality,  including a directory of documents,  at the office of the municipality or on the municipality's website as provided in section 9-837. 8. Unless specifically authorized,  may expect municipalities to avoid duplication of other laws that do not enhance regulatory clarity and to avoid dual permitting to the maximum extent practicable as provided in section 9-834. 9. May file a complaint with the municipality concerning an ordinance,  code or substantive policy statement that fails to comply with this section. 10. As provided in section 9-834,  is entitled to have a municipality not request or initiate discussions about waiving any of the rights prescribed in this section.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-834 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-834 - Prohibited acts by municipalities and employees; enforcement; notice

9-834.  Prohibited acts by municipalities and employees;  enforcement;  notice A. A municipality shall not base a licensing decision in whole or in part on a licensing requirement or condition that is not specifically authorized by statute,  rule,  ordinance or code. A general grant of authority does not constitute a basis for imposing a licensing requirement or condition unless the authority specifically authorizes the requirement or condition. B. Unless specifically authorized,  a municipality shall avoid duplication of other laws that do not enhance regulatory clarity and shall avoid dual permitting to the maximum extent practicable. C. This section does not prohibit municipal flexibility to issue licenses or adopt ordinances or codes.  D. A municipality shall not request or initiate discussions with a person about waiving that person's rights.  E. This section may be enforced in a private civil action and relief may be awarded against a municipality. The court may award reasonable attorney fees,  damages and all fees associated with the license application to a party that prevails in an action against a municipality for a violation of this section.  F. A municipal employee may not intentionally or knowingly violate this section. A violation of this section is cause for disciplinary action or dismissal pursuant to the municipality's adopted personnel policy. G. This section does not abrogate the immunity provided by section 12-820.01 or 12-820.02. H. A municipality shall prominently print the provisions of subsections A,  B,  C,  D,  E,  F and G of this section on all license applications. I. The licensing application may be in either print or electronic format.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-836 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-836 - License application process

9-836.  License application process A municipality that issues licenses shall provide the following information to an applicant at the time the applicant obtains an application for a license: 1. A list of all of the steps the applicant is required to take in order to obtain the license. 2. The applicable licensing time frames. 3. The name and telephone number of a municipal contact person who can answer questions or provide assistance throughout the application process. 4. The website address and any other information,  if applicable,  to allow the regulated person to use electronic communication with the municipality. 5. Notice that an applicant may receive a clarification from the municipality of its interpretation or application of a statute,  ordinance,  code or authorized substantive policy statement as provided in section 9-839.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-837 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-837 - Directory of documents

9-837.  Directory of documents The municipality shall publish,  or prominently place on the municipal website,  at least annually a directory summarizing the subject matter of all currently applicable ordinances,  codes and substantive policy statements. The municipality shall keep copies of this directory and all substantive policy statements at one location. The directory,  ordinances,  codes,  substantive policy statements and any materials incorporated by reference in the documents shall be open to public inspection at the office of the municipality or the municipal website.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-838 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-838 - Complaints; governing body review

9-838.  Complaints;  governing body review The governing body may receive complaints concerning ordinances,  codes,  substantive policy statements or municipality practices alleged to violate this article. The governing body may review any ordinance,  code,  substantive policy statement or municipal practice alleged to violate this article and may hold hearings regarding the allegations. The governing body may recommend actions to alleviate the aspects of the ordinances,  codes,  substantive policy statements or municipality practices alleged to violate this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-839 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-839 - Clarification of interpretation

9-839.  Clarification of interpretation A. An applicant for a license subject to this article may request a municipality to clarify its interpretation or application of a statute,  ordinance,  code or authorized substantive policy statement affecting the procurement of that license by providing the municipality with a written request that states: 1. The name and address of the applicant requesting the clarification. 2. The statute,  ordinance,  code or authorized substantive policy statement or part of the statute,  ordinance,  code or authorized substantive policy statement that requires clarification. 3. Any facts relevant to the requested ruling. 4. The applicant's proposed interpretation of the applicable statute,  ordinance,  code or authorized substantive policy statement or part of the statute,  ordinance,  code or authorized substantive policy statement that requires clarification. 5. Whether,  to the best knowledge of the applicant,  the issues or related issues are being considered by the municipality in connection with an existing license or license application. B. On receipt of a request that complies with subsection A,  the municipality may meet with the applicant to discuss the written request and shall respond within thirty days of the receipt of the written request with a written explanation of its interpretation or application as raised in the written request. The municipality shall provide the applicant with an opportunity to meet and discuss the municipality's written explanation. C. The municipality may modify a written explanation provided under subsection B on written notice to the applicant if required by a change in the law that was applicable at the time the clarification of interpretation was issued,  including changes caused by legislation,  administrative rules formally adopted by the governing body or a court decision.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-840 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-840 - Exemptions

9-840.  Exemptions This article does not apply to: 1. An ordinance,  code,  regulation or substantive policy statement that relates only to the internal management of a municipality and that does not directly and substantially affect the procedural or substantive rights or duties of any segment of the public. 2. An ordinance,  code,  regulation or substantive policy statement that relates only to the physical servicing,  maintenance or care of municipally owned or operated facilities or property. 3. An ordinance,  regulation or substantive policy statement that relates to inmates or committed youth,  a correctional or detention facility under the jurisdiction of the municipality or a patient admitted to an institution or treatment center pursuant to court order. 4. An ordinance,  code,  regulation or substantive policy statement that relates to a municipal contract.  5. The function or operation of a municipal airport,  public safety department,  police department,  town marshal's office,  fire department,  ambulance service or zoning adjustment process pursuant to 9-462.06.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-841 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-841 - Limitation on regulatory actions; health, safety and welfare; goods and services; definitions

9-841.  Limitation on regulatory actions;  health,  safety and welfare;  goods and services;  definitions A. Unless authorized by federal,  state or local law a city or town may not take any action that materially increases the regulatory burdens on a business unless there is a threat to the health,  safety and welfare of the public that has not been addressed by legislation or industry regulation within the proposed regulated field.  B. Unless authorized by federal,  state or local law,  a city or town may not apply a regulation to a qualified marketplace platform if the purpose of that regulation is to regulate a business that provides goods or services directly to the customer. C. For the purposes of this section: 1. " Qualified marketplace contractor"  means any person or organization,  including an individual,  corporation,  limited liability company,  partnership,  sole proprietor or other entity,  that enters into an agreement with a qualified marketplace platform to use the qualified marketplace platform's digital platform to provide goods or services to third-party individuals or entities seeking those services. 2. " Qualified marketplace platform"  means an organization,  including a corporation,  limited liability company,  partnership,  sole proprietor or any other entity,  that operates a digital platform that facilitates the provision of goods or services by qualified marketplace contractors to third-party individuals or entities seeking those goods or services.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-901 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-901 - Definitions

9-901.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Classification"  means the names of the positions,  and the ranks and classes thereof,  in the police and fire departments and peace officers' units subject to this article. 2. " Month"  means thirty days. 3. " Peace officers"  include regularly salaried deputy sheriffs,  policemen and police officers of duly organized police departments. 4. " Professional firefighter"  means a member of an organized and paid fire department.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-903 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-903 - Coverage of article

9-903.  Coverage of article This article shall not be construed to apply to a person holding a courtesy or honorary commission in the police,  peace officers or fire forces of a city or town,  or to persons not appointed in accordance with the rules,  regulations,  ordinances,  charter provisions or statutes concerning appointments to the police,  peace officers or fire department to which appointment is claimed,  or to those officers employed in part time service.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-904 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-904 - Violations; classification

9-904.  Violations;  classification A person,  municipal corporation or other political subdivision of the state violating any provision of this article is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-911 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-911 - Definitions

9-911.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Board"  means the police pension board. 2. " Department"  means the police department. 3. " Departmental member"  means a member of the police pension board chosen from among the members of the department other than the chief of police. 4. " Fund"  means the police pension fund. 5. " Governing body"  means the city commission,  city or town council or other governing body of the municipality. 6. " Member"  or " member of the department"  means a member of the police department,  duly commissioned and sworn as a peace officer with all the powers and duties thereof,  and includes all ranks and both sexes. Any person employed in the police department who has actually contributed to the police pension fund before the first day of January,  1964,  and who is not included within this definition,  shall be allowed to continue to contribute to the police pension fund and to receive the benefits conferred by this article but all other persons are excluded.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-912 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-912 - Police pension fund

9-912.  Police pension fund In each city having a population,  according to the last federal census,  of not less than twenty thousand inhabitants,  there is created,  and in each incorporated city or town having a population of less than twenty thousand inhabitants,  there may be created by ordinance,  a police pension fund,  which shall be managed,  controlled and distributed in accordance with the provisions of this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-913 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-913 - Administration of fund; police pension board; membership

9-913.  Administration of fund;  police pension board;  membership A. The police pension fund shall be administered by a police pension board. In cities in which the provisions of this article are or shall hereafter become mandatory,  the board shall be composed of the president of the civil service commission,  if there is one,  and if there is none,  then the head of the governing body of the municipality,  and the clerk,  the treasurer,  the chief of police and three subordinate members of the police department. In cities or towns in which the fund is established by ordinance,  the board shall consist of the mayor,  or other head of the governing body of the municipality,  the clerk,  the treasurer and two members of the department. B. The president of the civil service commission,  mayor or other head of the governing body,  as the case may be,  shall be ex officio chairman,  the clerk shall be ex officio secretary,  and the treasurer shall be ex officio treasurer of the board.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-914 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-914 - Election of departmental members of board

9-914.  Election of departmental members of board The governing body of a municipality,  within thirty days after the provisions of this article become effective as to the municipality,  shall call an election for the purpose of selecting departmental members of the board. The election shall be held at the city or town hall or such other convenient place as the governing body may determine,  and during such hours as will enable all qualified persons to cast their ballots. Balloting shall be secret and each permanent member of the police department,  regularly appointed and qualified,  shall be entitled to vote for as many candidates as there are places to be filled. The vote shall be canvassed and the result announced by the governing body within one week after the election. The members of the department,  to the number of places to be filled,  successively receiving the highest number of votes,  shall be declared elected. Thereafter a regular election shall be held annually on the second Monday in January of each year.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-915 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-915 - Terms of departmental members

9-915.  Terms of departmental members The terms of office of departmental members of the board shall end at noon on the third Monday in January of the year following the year in which they are elected,  but the members shall continue to serve until their successors are elected and qualify.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-916 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-916 - Vacancies in departmental membership

9-916.  Vacancies in departmental membership A vacancy occurring in the departmental membership of the board shall be filled at a special election. Notice of the election shall be given not less than one week prior thereto. The election shall be called by the governing body upon occurrence of the vacancy.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-917 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-917 - Oath of office

9-917.  Oath of office The oath of office shall be administered to departmental members by the presiding officer of the board.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-918 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-918 - Compensation of pension board members; liability on bonds

9-918.  Compensation of pension board members;  liability on bonds No member of the board shall receive compensation for services performed as a member or employee of the board. The ex officio members shall be liable on their official bonds for any misconduct in connection with the performance of their duties as such.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-919 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-919 - Organizational meeting

9-919.  Organizational meeting Within one week after declaration of the result of the first election held as prescribed in section 9-914,  the chairman ex officio of the board shall call a meeting for the purpose of organization,  the adoption of rules and such other action as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-920 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-920 - Meetings of pension board

9-920.  Meetings of pension board The board shall hold regular monthly meetings on a date fixed by its rules,  and such other meetings,  after due notice to each member,  as the board deems necessary. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum,  but no retirement shall be ordered,  application for pension approved,  warrant authorized or money paid out of the fund except upon the affirmative votes of a majority of the members taken by roll call,  and entered in the official record of proceedings of the meeting at which such action is taken. All meetings shall be public.
AZ Rev Stat § 9-922 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 9 - Cities and Towns|§ 9-922 - Annual report of board

9-922.  Annual report of board The board shall submit a written report to the governing body on the first Monday in January of each year,  showing in detail the condition of the fund and transactions of the board during the preceding year.