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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-174 - Form of ballot

11-174.
Form of ballot
The ballot shall submit the question: " Shall the county seat be changed, "  " yes"  followed by a square and " no"  followed by a square,  and shall also submit the place or places to which the county seat is proposed to be moved,  with a square following each place entitled to be printed on the ballot for the voter to indicate his choice.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-175 - Petition to place city or town on ballot; designation of site for courthouse required

11-175.
Petition to place city or town on ballot;  designation of site for courthouse required
The name of a city or town in the county shall be printed upon the ballot if there has been filed at least twenty days before the election a petition signed by qualified electors of the county equal in number to at least five per cent of the total number of votes cast within the county for governor at the last preceding general election,  praying that the name of such city or town be placed on the ballot. Before the name of a city or town may be printed on the ballot,  the chief officer and governing body of the city or town shall file with the board a statement signed by the chief officer designating one or more sites for the proposed courthouse,  which shall be in or conveniently near the city or town,  and shall describe the area of each site and the price at which each can be obtained,  together with an offer from the owner agreeing to sell at such price. If any such city or town is chosen as the county seat,  the board shall purchase one of the sites so designated,  if suitable for construction of the courthouse,  at a price not exceeding the sum mentioned in the statement.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-176 - Canvass of votes; determination of election result

11-176.
Canvass of votes;  determination of election result
The board shall meet on the second Monday after the special election,  or at the time fixed by law after a general election,  and canvass the votes upon the questions. If sixty per cent or more of the votes cast upon the question favor the change,  and if a city or town has received a majority of the votes cast at the election,  the board shall thereupon issue its order declaring the county seat removed,  that the city or town so receiving the majority of the votes cast shall thereafter be the county seat of the county,  and that as soon as practicable,  all public records be removed thereto.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-177 - Special election to determine new location

11-177.
Special election to determine new location
If the votes cast favored the change,  but no city or town received a majority vote,  the board shall thereupon enter an order directing a special election to be held for the purpose of determining the location of the county seat,  which shall be held not less than thirty nor more than sixty days from the date of the order. The election shall be for the purpose of determining which of the two places receiving the highest number of votes at the preceding election shall be the county seat,  and only the names of such two places shall be placed upon the ballot. On the second Monday after the election the board shall meet and canvass the votes and thereupon enter an order directing that the county seat be moved to the city or town receiving the highest number of votes.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-178 - Limitation on change of county seat

11-178.
Limitation on change of county seat
When a county seat has been changed as provided by this article,  no election shall be held for a further change for twelve years thereafter. When at the election the proposal for a change of the county seat fails,  no subsequent election for a change of the county seat may be held within six years thereafter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-201 - Powers of county

11-201.
Powers of county
A. The powers of a county shall be exercised only by the board of supervisors or by agents and officers acting under its authority and authority of law. It has the power to:
1. Sue and be sued.
2. Purchase and hold lands within its limits.
3. Make such contracts and purchase and hold such personal property as may be necessary to the exercise of its powers.
4. Make such orders for the disposition or use of its property as the interests of the inhabitants of the county require.
5. Levy and collect taxes for purposes under its exclusive jurisdiction as are authorized by law.
6. Determine the budgets of all elected and appointed county officers enumerated under section 11-401 by action of the board of supervisors.
B. Except for the purposes of acting as an intermediary in a license transfer or sale,  a county shall not own a commercial cable television system or any other pay television system.
C. Section 11-251.05,  subsection A,  paragraph 1 does not authorize a county to levy and collect taxes for any purposes beyond those otherwise specifically authorized by statute.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-202 - County as corporate body; name

11-202.
County as corporate body;  name
A. Each county is a body politic and corporate,  possessing all the powers expressly provided in the constitution or laws of this state and such powers as are necessarily implied therefrom.
B. The name of the county designated in article 1,  chapter 1 of this title is its corporate name by which it shall be known and designated in all actions and proceedings.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-212 - Supervisorial districts

11-212.
Supervisorial districts
The board of supervisors shall meet at the county seat on or before December 1 following the release of the United States decennial census data and divide the county into three or five supervisorial districts as provided in this article,  which shall be numbered,  respectively,  districts one,  two and three or districts one,  two,  three,  four and five. The board shall define the boundaries and limits of each district and make the division equal or with not more than ten per cent difference in population. The county may redistrict as often as deemed necessary between each United States decennial census.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-213 - Election; vacancies

11-213.
Election;  vacancies
A. At the general election for state and county officers,  one supervisor shall be elected from each district from among those nominated at the preceding primary election. They shall be nominated and elected by the qualified electors of their respective districts. If a supervisor moves from the district from which he was elected his office shall at once become vacant.
B. When a vacancy occurs in the office of supervisor,  the remaining supervisors,  together with the clerk of the board of supervisors,  shall fill the vacancy by appointment of a resident of the district in which the vacancy occurred.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-214 - Regular and special meetings

11-214.
Regular and special meetings
Regular meetings of the board shall be held in the county on a working day or days of each month designated by the board. The board shall notify the public of the location and the day or days designated. Special meetings may be called by a majority of the board,  or by the chairman. At least five days' notice of the special meeting shall be given to any member not joining in the call.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-215 - Boards of supervisors; duty station; travel policy

11-215.
Boards of supervisors;  duty station;  travel policy
A. The board of supervisors shall establish a duty station for each board member at an appropriate location in the county. For purposes of this subsection,  " duty station"  means the place where the board member spends the largest portion of the board member's regular workday or working time.
B. Members of the board of supervisors shall follow the county travel policy.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-216 - Chairman; quorum; public sessions

11-216.
Chairman;  quorum;  public sessions
A. The supervisors shall elect a chairman,  who,  in addition to his other duties,  shall sign all orders and warrants of the board.
B. A majority of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business.
C. All sessions of the board shall be public.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-217 - Minutes of proceedings

11-217.
Minutes of proceedings
A. Each board shall cause written minutes of its proceedings to be prepared pursuant to section 38-431.01.
B. The clerk of the board shall maintain and permanently preserve the official copy of the minutes in accordance with section 39-101.
C. The full minutes of proceedings,  which need not be a verbatim transcript nor include exhibits,  shall be made available to the public pursuant to section 38-431.01. The minutes shall also be made available at the office of the clerk of the board and the public libraries in the county.
D. The minutes shall include all demands and warrants approved by the board in excess of one thousand dollars and multiple demands and warrants from a single supplier or individual under one thousand dollars whose cumulative total exceeds one thousand dollars in a single reporting period.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-218 - Subpoena of witnesses; production of books and papers

11-218.
Subpoena of witnesses;  production of books and papers
The board may,  by its chairman,  issue subpoenas to compel attendance of any person and the production of any records relating to the affairs of the county for examination upon any matter within the board's jurisdiction. A witness is bound to attend,  when served,  and to answer all questions which the witness would be bound to answer in the matter before a court. Obedience to the subpoena,  or to an order to attend or to testify,  may be enforced by the board,  and for that purpose the board has all the powers conferred by law upon courts of record.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-223 - Misconduct by supervisor; penalty

11-223.
Misconduct by supervisor;  penalty
A supervisor who neglects or refuses to perform any duty imposed on him without just cause,  or who wilfully violates any law provided for or relating to the office of supervisor,  or fraudulently or corruptly performs any duty imposed upon him by law,  or wilfully,  fraudulently or corruptly attempts to perform an act as supervisor unauthorized by law,  in addition to other penalties or punishment prescribed,  shall forfeit to the county five hundred dollars for every such act,  which may be recovered on his official bond,  and is further liable on his official bond to any person injured thereby for all damages sustained.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-241 - Appointment; duties

11-241.
Appointment;  duties
The board of supervisors shall appoint a clerk of the board,  who shall:
1. Record all proceedings of the board.
2. Make full entries of the board's resolutions and decisions on all questions concerning the raising of money for and allowance of accounts against the county.
3. Record the vote of each member on every question upon which there is a division or at the request of any member present.
4. Sign all orders made and warrants issued by order of the board for the payment of money.
5. Record the reports of the county treasurer of the receipts and disbursements of the county.
6. Preserve and file all accounts acted upon by the board.
7. Preserve and file all petitions and record the actions of the board thereon.
8. Record all orders levying taxes.
9. Perform all other duties required by law or rule or order of the board.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-251.01 - Conveyance to nonprofit housing corporation

11-251.01.
Conveyance to nonprofit housing corporation
The board of supervisors may convey any land and improvements thereon owned by the county directly and without compliance with the provisions of paragraph 9 of section 11-251 to a nonprofit corporation which operates housing units limited to those which are federally financed or sponsored. Such title so conveyed shall remain with the nonprofit corporation until such time as the bonded indebtedness incurred and due to the United States government or an agency thereof,  is paid and at which time title to such land and the improvements thereon shall revert to the county.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-251.02 - Additional powers of the board

11-251.02.
Additional powers of the board
The board of supervisors may:
1. Authorize the use of county personnel,  facilities,  equipment,  supplies and other resources in search or rescue operations involving the life or health of any person.
2. Contract for the acquisition,  rental or hire of equipment,  services,  services supervision,  supplies and other resources for use in such search or rescue operations.
3. Contract with an ambulance service provider that has a certificate of necessity issued pursuant to title 36,  chapter 21.1,  article 2 to provide ambulance service in the rural or wilderness service areas in counties with a population of less than five hundred thousand persons.
4. Contract with a government agency to provide the services of the constable at fees that are less than those established by section 11-445,  except for those services that are specifically authorized by law to be performed by the sheriff.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-251.03 - Records center; contents; open to inspection

11-251.03.
Records center;  contents;  open to inspection
A. The board of supervisors may establish a central records center for the preservation,  storage and handling of all records required by law to be kept by county officers and justices of the peace.
B. In any county having a central records center,  all county officers and justices of the peace shall deliver to the board of supervisors public records in their custody that are:
1. Required by law to be kept.
2. Of legal,  administrative,  historical or other value as determined pursuant to section 41-151.19.
3. Required to be delivered by the rules adopted by the director of the Arizona state library,  archives and public records.
C. County officers and justices of the peace may make and retain copies of records necessary for those officers to perform the duties of their office.
D. Public records in a central records center shall be open to public inspection and be preserved in the manner prescribed by law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-251.04 - Authority to set rates for private towing carrier; definition; violation; classification

11-251.04.
Authority to set rates for private towing carrier;  definition;  violation;  classification
A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section,  the board of supervisors may regulate the maximum rate and charge for towing,  transporting or impounding a motor vehicle from private property without the permission of the owner or operator of the vehicle by any private towing carriers doing business within the boundaries of the county. A private towing carrier is subject to the maximum rate and charge regulation prescribed by the board of supervisors for all such towing,  transporting or impounding services if the vehicle being towed or transported is towed from private property located on property that lies within the boundaries of the county.
B. The provisions of subsection A of this section shall not apply to the towing,  transporting or impounding of a motor vehicle from private property without the permission of the owner or operator of the vehicle by a private towing carrier where the vehicle being towed or transported is towed or transported from property that lies within the boundaries of an incorporated city or town that has regulated such towing,  transporting or impounding pursuant to section 9-499.05.
C. It is unlawful for a private towing carrier to tow or transport a motor vehicle from private property without the permission of the owner or operator of the motor vehicle unless such private towing carrier receives a request from a law enforcement agency or the express written permission from the owner or the agent of the owner of the property. The owner or his agent shall either sign each towing order or authorize the tow by a written contract which is valid for a specific length of time. The private towing carrier may not act as the agent of the owner.
D. A person who violates subsection C is guilty of a class 2 misdemeanor.
E. This section shall apply only to services performed while a person is actually engaged in the activities of a private towing carrier.
F. For the purposes of this section,  " private towing carrier"  means any person who commercially offers services to tow,  transport or impound motor vehicles from private property without the permission of the owner or operator of the vehicle by use of a truck or other vehicle designed for or adapted to that purpose.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-251.05 - Ordinances

11-251.05.
Ordinances
A. The board of supervisors may:
1. In the conduct of county business,  adopt,  amend and repeal all ordinances necessary or proper to carry out the duties,  responsibilities and functions of the county which are not otherwise specifically limited by section 11-251 or any other law or in conflict with any rule or law of this state.
2. Prescribe punishment by fine or imprisonment,  or both,  for the violation of an ordinance adopted pursuant to paragraph 1 of this subsection. A fine or imprisonment shall not exceed the maximum limitations for a class 1 misdemeanor.
B. Ordinance authority under subsection A of this section shall be in addition to and preemptive of ordinance,  rule making or regulatory authority of any other county board or county commission. A county may not impose taxes except as otherwise provided by law and as specified in section 11-251.
C. Prior to adoption,  amendment or repeal of an ordinance under this section,  the board of supervisors shall hold a public hearing thereon at least fifteen days' notice of which shall be given by one publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county seat. After adopted or amended,  the ordinance shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county seat.
D. An ordinance adopted under this section may apply to the unincorporated and incorporated areas in the county if the ordinance is not in conflict with an existing city or town ordinance or state law or otherwise regulated by the state. If the ordinance is intended to apply to any incorporated area of the county,  prior to the ordinance becoming effective within the boundaries of a city or town,  the city or town council shall consider the ordinance and,  if the council finds that the subject matter of the ordinance is not either a matter of local concern or governed by an existing city or town ordinance,  the council shall approve by resolution the application or enforcement of such ordinance within the boundaries of the city or town. Upon thirty days' notice to the county,  a city or town council may rescind such approval by resolution if the subject matter of the ordinance is governed or to be governed by a city or town ordinance. An ordinance may apply to the unincorporated areas of the county,  to part or parts of such areas or to a combination of incorporated and unincorporated areas of the county,  as the board deems appropriate and subject to the approval of a city or town as specified in this subsection.
E. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit a county from exercising such powers and authority as are granted under other provisions of state law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-251.07 - Report of special taxing districts in the county

11-251.07.
Report of special taxing districts in the county
A. On or before October 1 of each year the board of supervisors shall compile a report of all special taxing districts existing under title 48 in the county during the preceding fiscal year except for those organized under title 48,  chapter 4 and chapter 6,  articles 1 and 2. The report shall include for each district:
1. The date of formation.
2. The total assessed valuation of the district.
3. The tax rate levied by the district for the current tax year.
4. The estimated budget for the district for the current fiscal year.
5. A map of the district.
6. A copy of any required district impact statement for districts when they are organized.
B. The annual report shall also include for any district that is organized under title 48 and whose boundaries changed during the preceding fiscal year,  except for districts organized under title 48,  chapter 4 and chapter 6,  articles 1 and 2,  a current map of the district's boundaries plus a copy of any boundary change impact statement if required.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-251.08 - County fee for service authority; alternate fee schedule; fee limits; adoption procedures

11-251.08.
County fee for service authority;  alternate fee schedule;  fee limits;  adoption procedures
A. In addition to any other county power or authority the board of supervisors may adopt fee schedules for any specific products and services the county provides to the public. Notwithstanding fee schedules or individual charges in statute,  a board of supervisors may adopt an additional charge or separate individual charge.
B. Any fee or charge established pursuant to this section must be attributable to and defray or cover the expense of the product or service for which the fee or charge is assessed. A fee or charge shall not exceed the actual cost of the product or service.
C. Before adoption of a fee for service or an additional or separate charge pursuant to this section,  the board of supervisors shall hold a public hearing on the issue with at least fifteen days' published notice.
D. Nothing in this section shall apply to products and services provided to cities and towns.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-251.09 - Enforcement of water conservation plumbing requirements

11-251.09.
Enforcement of water conservation plumbing requirements
A. The board of supervisors may designate an appropriate official to enforce,  in unincorporated areas of the county,  all or a portion of title 45,  chapter 1,  article 12,  relating to water conservation plumbing requirements. If the board of supervisors designates an official pursuant to this subsection,  it shall notify the department of water resources,  in writing,  of its intent to do so. An election under this subsection divests the department of water resources of jurisdiction to enforce those provisions except that the department may enforce those provisions against any person who manufactures or distributes to a wholesaler or retailer any plumbing fixture for use in this state.
B. The county may retain the revenues from all civil penalties and assessments collected by the county under this section and title 45,  chapter 1,  article 12 as reimbursement for the cost of past enforcement actions and to fund future enforcement efforts.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-251.10 - Conveyance or lease; affordable housing; agreement; recording

11-251.10.
Conveyance or lease;  affordable housing;  agreement;  recording
A. If a board of supervisors determines that any real property or interest in the real property owned,  or to be purchased,  by a county can be used to provide affordable housing for persons and families of low income as determined by the United States department of housing and urban development and that this use is in the county's best interests,  the county may sell,  lease,  exchange,  quitclaim,  convey or otherwise dispose of the real property or interest in the real property at less than fair market value,  or purchase an interest in the real property,  to provide affordable housing without holding a public auction and for less than the fair market value as required by section 11-256.
B. Dwelling units provided for persons and families of low income under this section shall be restricted by regulatory agreement to remain continually affordable to low income persons and families for the longest feasible time,  but not less than thirty years,  pursuant to a method prescribed by the county.
C. The regulatory agreement shall contain a provision making the covenants and conditions of the agreement binding on a successor in interest and shall be recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the housing development is located.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-251.12 - County islands; fire and emergency services protection; intergovernmental agreement with municipalities; definition

11-251.12.
County islands;  fire and emergency services protection;  intergovernmental agreement with municipalities;  definition
A. A county that has a population of more than one million five hundred thousand persons and that has a county island that does not form a county island fire district may enter into an intergovernmental agreement with a municipality or municipalities for fire protection and emergency medical services in that county island. Notwithstanding any other law,  a county is liable if the county was negligent in enforcing building,  zoning or other related codes in a county island and a municipality that has an intergovernmental agreement to provide fire and emergency medical services pursuant to this section is hindered in responding to an emergency because of a building,  zoning or other related code issue.
B. If a municipality elects to provide fire and emergency medical services in a county island where a private provider of fire or emergency services already has facilities or provides service,  the municipality and the private provider shall enter into an agreement covering the roles and relationships regarding mutual aid or backup agreements and any services for which the municipality wishes to contract and any reimbursement or billing and collection practices. The agreement shall be executed before the municipality commences providing service in the county island. No agreement is required if the private provider notifies the municipality that it will cease service in the county island within one hundred eighty days after the date the municipality commences providing service.
C. Any private provider of fire or emergency medical services or both that is providing services in a county island shall provide notice of termination of services to those residents receiving services. The private provider shall provide that notice at least twelve months before termination or withdrawal of those services.
D. For the purposes of this article,  " county island"  means unincorporated territory that is surrounded on all sides by a municipality or where the unincorporated territory that has borders that involve a combination of a municipality or municipalities and an Indian reservation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-251.13 - Proposed county taxes and fees; notification required; exception

11-251.13.
Proposed county taxes and fees;  notification required;  exception
A. A board of supervisors may not levy or assess any new taxes or fees or increase existing taxes or fees pursuant to statute on a business without complying with this section.
B. A board that proposes to levy or assess a tax or fee shall:
1. If the imposition of the proposed tax or fee is a new charge,  provide written notice of the proposed charge on the home page of the county's website at least sixty days before the date the proposed new tax or fee is approved or disapproved by the board.
2. If the board proposes to increase the rate of an existing tax or fee on a business,  provide written notice of the proposed increase on the home page of the county's website at least sixty days before the date the proposed new rate is approved or disapproved by the board.
C. A board shall demonstrate that the taxes or fees are imposed pursuant to statute.
D. This section does not apply to any fee adopted pursuant to section 11-1102 or any tax adopted pursuant to section 42-17107 or 48-254.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-251.16 - Federal patent easements; county abandonment; exception

11-251.16.
Federal patent easements;  county abandonment;  exception
A. A county,  at the request of a property owner,  may abandon a federal patent easement established by the small tract act of 1938 that the county determines,  after notifying and obtaining the consent of all affected utilities,  is not being used by the public or is no longer necessary.
B. At least sixty days before the consideration of an abandonment resolution,  the board of supervisors shall give written notice of the abandonment proposal and the date and time of its consideration by certified mail at the address shown in the records of the county assessor to the owners of the land abutting the easement to be abandoned. The notice shall inform recipients of the opportunity and deadline to object in writing or in person on the date of the board's scheduled consideration of the abandonment proposal. The board of supervisors shall not resolve to abandon an easement unless a majority of the owners of the land abutting the easement approves the action. An owner who does not object in writing to the abandonment proposal on or before the date of the board's scheduled consideration of the proposal or in person on the date of the board's scheduled consideration of the proposal shall be deemed to have consented to the abandonment proposal. The board shall post a copy of the notice at or in the immediate vicinity of the proposed abandonment.
C. This section does not apply to the abandonment of a roadway that was granted under Revised Statute 2477 (43 United States Code section 932) that was enacted by the United States Congress in 1866.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-251.17 - Use of county seal restricted; cease and desist order; violation; classification

11-251.17.
Use of county seal restricted;  cease and desist order;  violation;  classification
A. A person may use,  display or otherwise employ any facsimile,  copy,  likeness,  imitation or other resemblance of the county seal only after obtaining the approval of the board of supervisors of that county. The board of supervisors may grant a certificate of approval on application by any person showing good cause for the use of the county seal for a proper purpose. No person other than a county department may use the county seal for the purpose of advertising or promoting the sale of any article of merchandise within this state or for promoting any other commercial purpose. The board of supervisors may adopt rules for the use of the county seal or any facsimile,  copy,  likeness,  imitation or other resemblance of the county seal,  including rules for the use of the county seal for official county business.
B. If the county maintains a website,  it shall display on its website the adopted seal and the text of subsection A of this section.
C. The board of supervisors shall issue a cease and desist order to any person who is in violation of this section. If the person fails to comply with the cease and desist order,  the person is guilty of a class 3 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-251.19 - Acquisition of land; habitat conservation plan; restrictions; definition

11-251.19.
Acquisition of land;  habitat conservation plan;  restrictions;  definition
A. Notwithstanding any other law,  a county with a population of more than nine hundred thousand persons but less than one million five hundred thousand persons that has adopted a habitat conservation plan may acquire land that is located within a city or town only if the acquisition of the land is part of an intergovernmental agreement entered into by the county and the governing body of the city or town pursuant to section 11-952.
B. This section does not apply to land that is acquired by the county for the primary purpose of public safety,  health care or court operations.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " acquire"  means to obtain by purchase or any other means.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-252 - Membership in organizations

11-252.
Membership in organizations
In addition to the powers granted to the board of supervisors by the provisions of this chapter,  and not in limitation thereof,  the board of supervisors may appropriate and expend annually such amounts as are necessary for the purpose of the counties belonging to and paying dues in the Arizona association of counties,  statewide,  western regional or national associations of county boards of supervisors,  associations of clerks of boards of supervisors or any similar organizations or combination of organizations.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-253 - Reports and bonds of county officers

11-253.
Reports and bonds of county officers
A. The board may require any county officer to make reports under oath on any matter connected with the duties of his office,  and may require the officer to give such bonds or further bonds as may be necessary for the faithful performance of his respective duties. An officer who neglects or refuses to make the report,  or to give the bond within ten days after being so required,  may be removed from office by the board and the office declared vacant. The board may then fill the vacancy.
B. Every officer from whom an additional bond is required by the board may appeal from the order to the superior court,  which shall determine and fix the amount of the bond. The appeal may be taken by filing with the board a notice of appeal,  and thereupon the clerk shall certify all proceedings to the court.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-254 - Contribution for economic development

11-254.
Contribution for economic development
In addition to any other provision of law,  the board of supervisors may appropriate from the general fund each year up to one million five hundred thousand dollars for the purpose of economic development activity which is operated and maintained within the boundaries of the county and which the board determines is for the benefit of the public. Contributions may be made to any governmental agency or to a nonprofit corporation which enjoys and maintains federal tax exempt status as long as all monies are utilized for the purpose determined to be public by the board. If more than one nonprofit corporation is selected for a fiscal year,  the board shall determine the portion of the money that each will receive.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-254.01 - County purchasing procedures; purchases to be based on competitive bids; content and issuance of invitations and specifications; basis of awards and rejection of bids; professional services; buildings

11-254.01.
County purchasing procedures;  purchases to be based on competitive bids;  content and issuance of invitations and specifications;  basis of awards and rejection of bids;  professional services;  buildings
A. All purchases of supplies,  materials,  equipment and contractual services,  except professional services,  made by the county having an estimated cost in excess of ten thousand dollars per transaction,  or the aggregate dollar amount provided for in section 41-2535,  if pursuant to section 41-2501,  subsection C the board of supervisors adopts the aggregate dollar amount,  shall be based on sealed,  competitive bids. The county purchasing agent shall make the awards on board of supervisors approval. The invitation for bids and specifications must be issued in sufficient time before the purchase is made and in sufficient detail to permit free competition. Notice of the invitation for bids shall be published in a newspaper in accordance with title 39,  chapter 2 unless the board of supervisors,  by at least a two-thirds vote of its membership,  determines that an emergency exists requiring immediate action to protect the public health or safety. Copies of the invitation and specifications shall be supplied to and bids shall be solicited from qualified sources consistent with the item to be purchased as determined by the county purchasing agent,  including all qualified suppliers who before the issuance of the invitation notify the purchasing department in writing that they desire to bid on materials,  supplies,  equipment or contractual services.
B. Bids shall be opened publicly at the time and place stated in the invitation. On board approval,  the county purchasing agent shall make awards with reasonable promptness by giving written notice to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the invitation and whose bid is the most advantageous to the county concerning price,  conformity to the specifications and other factors. The board may reject all bids if rejection is in the public interest.
C. For purchases of ten thousand dollars or less,  or for purchases of less than the aggregate dollar amount if the county board of supervisors adopts the amount provided for in section 41-2535,  each county shall develop purchasing procedures to comply with the uniform accounting system prescribed by the auditor general under section 41-1279.21.
D. Professional services shall be procured pursuant to written policies developed by the county purchasing agent and adopted by the board of supervisors.
E. All erections of and repairs and alterations to any county building are not subject to this section but are subject to title 34,  chapter 2.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-254.02 - Contribution for sports economic development and stadium development; limitation; definition

11-254.02.
Contribution for sports economic development and stadium development;  limitation;  definition
A. The board of supervisors of a county having a population of more than one million five hundred thousand persons according to the most recent United States decennial census may appropriate and contribute monies to any governmental agency or municipal corporation for the purpose of stadium development planning and for sports economic development activities. The total appropriations from the general fund under this section in a fiscal year shall not exceed one-half of the amount that may be appropriated by the county for economic development under section 11-254.
B. For purposes of this section,  " stadium"  has the meaning prescribed by section 48-4201.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-254.03 - Board powers; hospitals

11-254.03.
Board powers;  hospitals
In addition to the provisions of section 11-251,  paragraph 5,  if a board maintains a hospital or health care facility for the sick of the county or if a board has delegated this responsibility to a hospital board pursuant to section 36-183.01,  the board or county hospital board may:
1. Enter into agreements with other health care entities,  governmental entities,  organizations,  foundations or providers for services or facilities to provide,  maintain,  establish,  enhance,  manage or manage the risk of health care services.
2. Acquire and operate,  maintain,  lease,  encumber and dispose of real and personal property,  including property held in trust,  and interests in this property.
3. Adopt administrative rules,  including an employee merit system and competitive procurement process,  necessary to administer and operate the hospital's or health care facility's programs and any property under the authority of either.
4. Establish or acquire foundations or charitable organizations to solicit donations,  financial contributions,  real or personal property or services for use solely to perform the duties and obligations in furtherance of the provision of health care services.
5. Delegate to the chief executive officer of the hospital the authority to compromise claims for services provided or debts incurred,  up to twenty-five thousand dollars per claim or debt.
6. Disclose and make available records and other matters in the same manner as is required of a public body pursuant to title 39,  chapter 1,  except that it is not required to disclose or make available any records or other matters that:
(a) Identify the care or treatment of a patient who receives services,  including billing information,  unless the patient or the patient's representative consents to the disclosure in writing or unless otherwise permitted pursuant to federal or state law.
(b) Reveal proprietary information provided to it by a nongovernmental source. For the purposes of this subdivision,  " nongovernmental"  means an entity other than the United States government,  an agency or instrumentality of the United States government or a public body as defined in section 39-121.01.
(c) Would cause demonstrable and material harm and would place it at a competitive disadvantage in the marketplace.
(d) Would violate any exception,  privilege or confidentiality granted or imposed by statute or common law.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-254.04 - Expenditures for economic development; definition

11-254.04.
Expenditures for economic development;  definition
A. In addition to the authority granted under section 11-254,  a board of supervisors may appropriate and spend public monies for and in connection with economic development activities.
B. To fund economic development activities under this section,  a county shall not impose a new fee or tax on a single specific industry or type of business.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " economic development activities"  means any project,  assistance,  undertaking,  program or study,  whether within or outside the boundaries of the county,  including acquisition,  improvement,  leasing or conveyance of real or personal property or other activity,  that the board of supervisors has found and determined will assist in the creation or retention of jobs or will otherwise improve or enhance the economic welfare of the inhabitants of the county.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-254.05 - Purchase or lease of development rights; definition

11-254.05.
Purchase or lease of development rights;  definition
A. The board of supervisors,  by resolution,  may purchase or lease the development rights of private land in the county with monies from any public or private source except for county development fees collected pursuant to section 11-1102. The board may not exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire development rights but may acquire development rights only from willing property owners.
B. Development rights may be acquired only for the following purposes:
1. To establish buffer zones from developing urban areas.
2. To preserve habitat or open space.
3. To sustain the culture and heritage of agriculture and ranching activities in the county.
4. To preserve archaeological resources or historic properties.
5. To implement a plan to comply with the requirements of the endangered species act of 1973 (P.L. 93-205;  87 Stat. 884;  16 United States Code sections 1531 through 1599).
C. The board shall:
1. Determine that the potential seller or lessor of the development rights and any adjoining property owners are fully informed as to the effects and consequences on the value of the land.
2. Hold a public hearing before adopting any resolution to acquire development rights.
3. In the case of a purchase of development rights,  agree in perpetuity not to exercise the development rights and require the seller to agree that the land shall remain as open space.
4. In the case of a lease of development rights,  agree not to exercise the development rights and require the lessor to agree that the land shall remain as open space for the term of the lease. The term of the lease must be at least twenty-five years.
5. In all cases,  purchase or lease the development rights at no less than market value.
D.    Any property adjoining land with development rights acquired pursuant to this section shall not have its use or designation impaired by the acquisition of the development rights for the adjoining lands.
E. For purposes of this section,  " acquire development rights"  means the purchase or lease of a nonpossessory interest in real property that requires the owner of the real property to agree to conserve the land as open space or to preserve the historical,  architectural,  archaeological or cultural aspects of the real property in perpetuity,  if purchased,  or for the term of the lease,  if leased.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 11 - Counties › § 11-254.06 - County infill incentive districts

11-254.06.
County infill incentive districts
A. The board of supervisors may designate an infill incentive district in any unincorporated area of the county that meets at least three of the following requirements:
1. There is a large number of vacant,  older or dilapidated structures.
2. There is a large number of vacant or underused parcels of property that are of small or inappropriate sizes or that are environmentally contaminated,  that are owned by different owners and that are located in an area that lacks the presence of development and investment activity compared to other areas in the county.
3. There is a large number of parcels of property or buildings where nuisances exist or occur.
4. There is a high occurrence of crime.
5. There is a continuing decline in population.
B. Before establishing an infill incentive district,  the board of supervisors shall:
1. Identify the boundaries of the proposed district.
2. Notify the owners of private property in the proposed district and property managers of federal and state land in the proposed district by first class mail sent to the addresses on the most recent tax roll. The notice shall be mailed at least fifteen days before the hearing held to adopt the infill incentive plan.
C. If the board of supervisors establishes an infill incentive district,  it shall adopt an infill incentive plan to encourage redevelopment in the district. The plan shall emphasize voluntary incentives,  including,  if appropriate,  continuing traditional rural and agricultural enterprises. The plan may include:
1. Expedited zoning or rezoning procedures.
2. Expedited processing of plans and proposals.
3. Waivers of county and county improvement district fees and assessments for development activities.
4. Waivers of development standards and procedural requirements.
D. The infill incentive plan shall not impair the ability of utilities to provide electricity,  water,  natural gas or other services in accordance with health,  safety and industry standards,  including meeting electric service load growth demand by customers.
E. Infill incentives established pursuant to this section shall not be in violation of the requirements of the county comprehensive plan pursuant to section 11-804.