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AZ Rev Stat § 11-910 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-910 - Supervision by director of the Arizona state library, archives and public records; semiannual convention of county librarians

11-910.  Supervision by director of the Arizona state library,  archives and public records;  semiannual convention of county librarians A. All county free libraries established under this article shall be under the general supervision of the director of the Arizona state library,  archives and public records. The director or an assistant to the director shall periodically visit the libraries and inquire into their condition. B. The director shall twice a year call a convention of county librarians to convene at such time and place as the director deems most convenient for the discussion of questions pertaining to supervision and administration of the county free libraries,  the laws relating to county free libraries and such other subjects affecting the welfare and interest of the libraries as are proper. C. All county librarians shall attend and take part in the proceedings of the convention.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-911 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-911 - Reports by county librarian

11-911.  Reports by county librarian The county librarian shall,  on or before July 31 of each year,  report to the board of supervisors and to the director of the Arizona state library,  archives and public records on the condition of the county free library for the year ending on the preceding June 30. The report,  in addition to other matters deemed expedient by the county librarian,  shall contain statistical and other information deemed desirable by the director. For this purpose the director may send to the county librarians instructions or question blanks so as to obtain the material for a comparative study of library conditions in the state.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-913 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-913 - County free library district fund; custody

11-913.  County free library district fund;  custody Funds of the county free library district,  whether derived from taxation or otherwise,  shall be deposited with the county treasurer. They shall constitute a separate fund,  called the county free library district fund,  and shall be used for the county free library. Each claim against the county free library district fund shall be authorized and approved by the county librarian or,  in his absence from the county,  by his assistant. Claims shall be approved and paid in the same manner as other claims against the county.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-914 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-914 - Gift, bequest or devise to county free library; title to property

11-914.  Gift,  bequest or devise to county free library;  title to property A. The board of supervisors acting as the board of directors of the county free library district may receive,  on behalf of the county,  any gift,  bequest or devise for the county free library,  or for any branch or subdivision thereof. B. The title to the property used by the county free library district shall be vested in the district except that if the property is owned by a nonprofit corporation prior to the effective date of this section,  it shall remain the property of the nonprofit corporation.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-931 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-931 - Definitions

11-931.  Definitions In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Governing body"  means the board of supervisors of a county,  or the council or other governing body of a municipality,  as the case may be. 2. " Municipality"  means an incorporated city or town. 3. " Public park"  means a park,  parkway,  trail,  recreational area or playground established,  maintained or administered by a county,  city or town.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-932 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-932 - Acquisition of property for park purposes; dedication; eminent domain; authority to make improvements

11-932.  Acquisition of property for park purposes;  dedication;  eminent domain;  authority to make improvements A. Notwithstanding the ten-year limitation prescribed in section 11-256,  a county or municipality may purchase,  enter into contracts to purchase,  acquire by lease or sublease and lease or sublet for any term,  or obtain by gift or accept by grant from the United States or other governmental agency real property,  within or without its territorial limits,  and may hold,  maintain and improve it for the use and purpose of a public park,  and it may dedicate property already owned to a like purpose. A county or municipality may enter into contracts for any term for the operation of any such public parks. A county or municipality may expend public funds for improvements on lands dedicated,  or acquired by lease or sublease for any term,  or by agreement or contract of purchase,  under the provisions of this section. B. This section shall not affect the right of a county or municipality to acquire property by proceedings in eminent domain.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-933 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-933 - Cooperative agreements between governing bodies; prohibitions; agreement with United States or others

11-933.  Cooperative agreements between governing bodies;  prohibitions;  agreement with United States or others A. The governing body of a county or municipality may enter into a cooperative agreement with the United States,  a state,  the governing body of another county or municipality,  or a private legal entity,  within or without the state,  for the establishment,  development,  maintenance or administration of a public park. B. A county or municipality entering into an agreement with the United States or a state for the establishment,  development,  maintenance or administration of a public park shall obtain permission in advance from any person or persons already using any multiple-use public domain or state land for another purpose. The county or municipality shall also reimburse such person or persons for all improvements on such land and for the vested rights of such person or persons in such property. An agreement entered into between the governing body of a county and the United States or an instrumentality thereof under the terms of this subsection for the establishment,  development or maintenance of a public park may provide for supervision and control of the park by the United States or an agency or instrumentality thereof.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-934 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-934 - Parks and recreation commission; appointment; meetings

11-934.  Parks and recreation commission;  appointment;  meetings A. A county may establish a parks and recreation department. The board of supervisors may establish a county parks commission or may supervise and control all county parks and recreation programs. If the board of supervisors elects to supervise and control county parks and recreation programs,  the board of supervisors shall have all of the powers of a parks commission under this article. B. Except as provided in subsection A,  the governing body shall appoint a county parks commission to consist of not more than fifteen members. Commission members representing all supervisorial districts shall be appointed for terms of six years which shall be arranged so that the terms of one third of the members shall expire every two years. C. The commission shall meet at least two times annually,  and additional meetings may be held at any time or place within the county. Meetings may be held at the call of the chairman or a majority of the commission members. A majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum to transact business. D. If the county board of supervisors elects to supervise and control county parks and recreation programs,  the board of supervisors shall appoint a parks and recreation advisory commission to advise the board in matters relating to county parks and recreation programs.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-935 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-935 - Powers and duties

11-935.  Powers and duties A. The commission shall supervise and control all county parks and all county recreational programs and establish and supervise law enforcement training programs for park rangers empowered to apprehend rule violators under section 11-938. B. The commission may: 1. Direct the appointment of a full or part-time supervisor of county parks and recreational programs at a salary to be fixed by the governing body. 2. Make reasonable rules for the proper use,  management,  government and protection of,  and maintenance of good order in,  all public parks under its supervision and control,  but the rules shall be related to preservation of public property,  natural features and curiosities,  or preservation of public health and safety in the parks and recreational areas. 3. Prescribe fees to be paid for the use of public parks facilities,  which shall not be in excess of the amount required to improve and maintain the parks. These fees shall be approved by the governing body. 4. Establish broad policies and long-range programs for the acquisition,  planning,  development,  maintenance and operation of the county parks. 5. Provide for the assembling and distribution of information to the public relating to programs and activities of the department. 6. Appoint any of its officers or employees as park ranger law enforcement officers. An appointee must meet the minimum qualifications prescribed pursuant to section 41-1822 for law enforcement officers. Park ranger law enforcement officers have the authority of peace officers and their duties shall include: (a) Enforcing this article and the rules adopted pursuant to this article. (b) Protecting the parks and recreational areas and other public areas under the commission's supervision and control against damage. (c) Preserving the peace and public health and safety.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-935.01 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-935.01 - Open space land acquisition

11-935.01.  Open space land acquisition The acquisition of interests or rights in real property for the preservation of open spaces or areas constitutes a public purpose for which public funds may be expended or advanced. For the purposes of this section,  " open space lands or open area"  means any space or area characterized by great natural scenic beauty or whose existing openness,  natural condition or present state of use,  if retained,  would maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources,  or the production of food and fiber.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-936 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-936 - Rules; notice

11-936.  Rules;  notice Prior to final adoption,  amendment or repeal by the commission of any rule,  the commission shall hold a public hearing thereon for the purpose of gaining public acceptance of the adoption,  amendment or repeal of the rule. The commission shall publish one notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least twenty days prior to the hearing specifying the time and place the hearing will be held,  together with the text of the proposed rule or amendment or repeal of a rule. Every rule or amendment or repeal of a rule shall state the date on which it takes effect.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-937 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-937 - Tax levy; appropriations

11-937.  Tax levy;  appropriations The governing body of a county or municipality may levy a tax for the acquisition and maintenance of public parks in the manner provided by law for the levy of taxes for other county or municipal purposes,  or it may appropriate otherwise unappropriated funds for such purpose.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-938 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-938 - Agreement to appear in court

11-938.  Agreement to appear in court County parks rangers are authorized to take any person before a magistrate within the county in which the offense is committed for a violation of any of the rules and regulations passed pursuant to this article,  but any person apprehended for violating any of the rules or regulations passed pursuant to this article punishable as a misdemeanor may be issued a notice to appear before such magistrate bearing the date,  time and place for such appearance,  the offense charged,  and the location or approximate location where the violation was committed. The notice to appear shall be signed by the person notified to appear,  and he shall be given a copy thereof and thereupon released from custody. Failure of such person to appear at the time and place specified shall be cause for issuance of a warrant for his arrest.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-939 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-939 - Powers of park rangers

11-939.  Powers of park rangers Park rangers,  in addition to the duties imposed by the parks commission,  shall have authority to execute all warrants issued for a violation of any of the rules and regulations adopted by the parks commission,  and may execute subpoenas issued in any matter arising under this article.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-940 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-940 - Violations; classification

11-940.  Violations;  classification A person who violates any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this article is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-951 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-951 - Definition of public agency

11-951.  Definition of public agency For the purposes of this article,  " public agency"  includes the federal government or any federal department or agency,  Indian tribes,  this state,  any other state,  all departments,  agencies,  boards and commissions of this state or any other state,  counties,  school districts,  fire districts,  cities,  towns,  all municipal corporations,  and any other political subdivisions of this state or any other state.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-953 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-953 - Appropriations

11-953.  Appropriations Any public agency entering into an agreement or contract pursuant to this article may appropriate funds and may sell,  lease,  give or otherwise supply for the benefit of the joint or cooperative undertaking such services or personnel as may be within its legal power to furnish.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-954 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-954 - Limitation of powers

11-954.  Limitation of powers Except for the right of joint exercise of powers granted in this article,  the provisions of this article shall be cumulative and supplemental and nothing contained in this article shall be so construed as to authorize any public agency to exercise any power or engage in any business or enterprise that such public agency is not authorized to exercise or engage in pursuant to other provisions of law.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-955 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-955 - Joint powers public safety committee; powers and duties

11-955.  Joint powers public safety committee;  powers and duties A. The chief law enforcement officer or the officer's designee from two or more cities,  towns,  Indian tribes or counties in this state may establish a joint powers public safety committee for the purpose of facilitating the sharing of criminal justice information between law enforcement agencies as authorized by section 41-1750. The chief law enforcement officer or the officer's designee from each city,  town,  county or Indian tribe shall establish a governing board. B. The governing board shall: 1. Establish rules related to the governance of the committee. 2. Establish rules related to the security,  privacy,  confidentiality and dissemination of information maintained by the committee pursuant to state and federal law. 3. Elect a budget officer from among its members to fulfill any administrative duties prescribed by the committee. 4. Annually adopt a budget for the following fiscal year. C. The committee may accept and spend public monies and private grants,  gifts and contributions. D. Membership on the committee does not constitute the holding of an office,  and committee members are not required to take and file oaths of office before serving on the committee. No committee member may be disqualified from holding any public office or employment nor may the member forfeit any office or employment by reason of the member's appointment,  notwithstanding the provision of any general,  special or local law,  ordinance or city charter.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-962 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-962 - Relocation assistance advisory services

11-962.  Relocation assistance advisory services A. Programs or projects undertaken by an acquiring agency shall be planned in a manner that both: 1. Recognizes,  at an early stage in the planning of the programs or projects and before the commencement of any actions which will cause displacements,  the problems associated with the displacement of individuals,  families,  businesses and farm operations. 2. Provides for the resolution of problems in order to minimize adverse impacts on displaced persons and to expedite program or project advancement and completion. B. An acquiring agency may provide that the relocation assistance advisory services described in subsection C are made available to all persons displaced by the agency. If the agency determines that a person occupying property which is immediately adjacent to the property where the displacing activity occurs is caused substantial economic injury as a result of the activity,  the agency may make advisory services available to the person. C. The relocation assistance advisory services provided by subsection B shall include such measures,  facilities or services necessary or appropriate to: 1. Determine and make timely recommendations on the needs and preferences of displaced persons for relocation assistance. 2. Provide current and continuing information on the availability,  sales prices and rental charges of comparable replacement dwellings for displaced homeowners and tenants and suitable locations for businesses and farm operations. 3. Assist a person who is displaced from a business or farm operation in obtaining and becoming established in a suitable replacement location. 4. Supply information concerning federal,  state and local programs which may be of assistance to displaced persons and technical assistance to those persons in applying for assistance through the programs. 5. Provide other advisory services to displaced persons to minimize hardships to those persons in adjusting to relocation. D. The acquiring agency shall coordinate relocation activities performed by the agency with other federal,  state or local governmental actions in the community which could affect the efficient and effective delivery of relocation assistance and related services. E. If an acquiring agency acquires property for a program or project,  a person who occupies the property on a rental basis for a short term or a period subject to termination when the property is needed for the program or project is eligible for advisory services to the extent determined by the displacing agency.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-963 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-963 - Payment of moving and related expenses; substitute payments

11-963.  Payment of moving and related expenses;  substitute payments A. The displacing agency,  as a part of the cost of the project,  shall make a payment to a displaced person,  business or farm operation,  on proper application to the acquiring agency,  for: 1. Actual reasonable expenses in moving himself and his family,  business,  farm operation or other personal property,  as determined by the lead agency. 2. Actual direct losses of tangible personal property as a result of moving or discontinuing a business or farm operation,  but not to exceed an amount equal to the reasonable expenses that would have been required to relocate such property,  as determined by the lead agency. 3. Actual reasonable expenses,  not to exceed two thousand five hundred dollars,  to search for a replacement business or farm as the chief executive officer or designee of the lead agency deems reasonable. 4. Actual reasonable expenses necessary to reestablish a displaced farm,  nonprofit organization or small business at its new site,  as determined by criteria established by the lead agency,  but not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars. B. Any displaced person who is eligible for payments under subsection A of this section,  who is displaced from a dwelling and who elects to accept the payments authorized by this subsection in lieu of the payments authorized by subsection A of this section may receive a moving expense and dislocation allowance,  determined according to a schedule established by the lead agency.  C. A displaced person who is eligible for payments under subsection A of this section,  who is displaced from the person's place of business or farm operation and who is eligible under criteria established by the lead agency may elect to accept the payment authorized by this subsection instead of the payment authorized by subsection A of this section. This payment consists of a fixed payment in an amount determined by criteria established by the lead agency,  except that the payment shall not be less than one thousand dollars nor more than forty thousand dollars. A person whose sole business at the displacement property is the rental of the property to others does not qualify for a payment under this subsection.
AZ Rev Stat § 11-964 (2021)
2021 Arizona Revised Statutes|Title 11 - Counties|§ 11-964 - Replacement housing for homeowners

11-964.  Replacement housing for homeowners A. In addition to payments otherwise authorized by this article,  the displacing agency shall make an additional payment of not more than thirty-one thousand dollars to any displaced person who is displaced from a dwelling actually owned and occupied by the displaced person for at least ninety days before the initiation of negotiations for the acquisition of the property. This additional payment shall include the following amounts as determined by the acquiring agency: 1. The amount,  if any,  which,  when added to the acquisition cost of the dwelling acquired by the displacing agency,  equals the reasonable cost of a comparable replacement dwelling. 2. The amount,  if any,  which will compensate the displaced person for any increased interest costs and other debt service costs which the person is required to pay for financing the acquisition of any decent,  safe and sanitary replacement dwelling. The displacing agency shall pay this amount only if the dwelling acquired by the displacing agency was encumbered by a bona fide mortgage which was a valid lien on the dwelling for not fewer than one hundred eighty days immediately before the initiation of negotiations for the acquisition of the dwelling. 3. Reasonable and necessary expenses incurred by the displaced person for evidence of title,  recording fees and other closing costs incident to the purchase of the replacement dwelling,  if normally paid by the buyer,  but not including prepaid expenses. B. The displacing agency shall make the additional payment authorized by this section only to a displaced person who purchases and occupies a comparable replacement dwelling within one year after the date on which the person receives final payment from the displacing agency for the acquired dwelling or the date on which the obligation of the displacing agency under section 11-971 is met,  whichever is later,  except that the displacing agency may extend the period for good cause. If the period is extended,  the payment under this section is based on the costs of relocating the person to a comparable replacement dwelling within one year of that date.