Senate Bill 1138
AN ACT
RELATING TO PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES; PRESCRIBING
PROCEDURES FOR THE NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT
OF STATE OFFICERS REQUIRING CONSENT OF THE SENATE;
ELIMINATING THE REQUIREMENT OF SENATE CONSENT
FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN STATE OFFICERS;
AMENDING SECTIONS 38-211, 38-291, 2-121, 3-101, 3-602,
3-709, 4-111, 5-102, 5-223, 6-111, 15-101.01, 15-656, 15-721,
17-201, 18-102, 20-141, 23-101, 23-641, 24-102, 24-151,26-305,
27-514, 30-105, 30-653, AS AMENDED BY LAWS 1970,
CHAPTER 70, SECTION 3, 31401, 32-1302, 32-1702, 32-1902,
32-2002, 32-2062, 32-2104, 32-2304, 36-102, 36-122, 36-203,
36-553, 36-1704, 37-213, 38-742, 38-847, 38-848, 38-902, 41-502,
41-511, 41-591, 41-602, 41-971, 41-1401, 41-1603, 41-1711,
41-1821, 42-122, 42-141, 42-1504, 44-2111, 45-502, 46-111,
46-261.09 AND 46-501, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, AND
REPEALING SECTION 30-653, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES,
AS AMENDED BY LAWS 1970, CHAPTER 204, SECTION 87.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1. Section 38-211, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
38-211. Nominations by governor; consent of senate; appointment
A. WHEN IT IS PROVIDED BY LAW THAT A STATE OFFICER
SHALL BE APPOINTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, THE
GOVERNOR SHALL NOMINATE AND WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
SENATE APPOINT SUCH OFFICER AS PRESCRIBED IN THIS
SECTION.
B. IF THE TERM OF ANY STATE OFFICE WHICH IS APPOINTIVE
PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION EXPIRES, BEGINS OR BECOMES
VACANT DURING A REGULAR LEGISLATIVE SESSION, THE
GOVERNOR SHALL DURING SUCH SESSION NOMINATE A PERSON
WHO MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF LAW FOR SUCH OFFICE,
AND SHALL TRANSMIT HIS NOMINATION TO THE PRESIDENT OF
THE SENATE FORTHWITH. IF THE SENATE CONSENTS TO THE
NOMINATION, THE GOVERNOR SHALL THEN APPOINT THE
NOMINEE TO SERVE FOR THE TERM, OR, IN THE CASE OF A
VACANCY, FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM IN WHICH THE VACANCY
OCCURRED. IF THE SENATE REJECTS THE NOMINATION THE
NOMINEE SHALL NOT BE APPOINTED AND THE GOVERNOR
SHALL NOMINATE ANOTHER PERSON WHO MEETS THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH OFFICE AS SOON THEREAFTER AS IS
PRACTICABLE. IF THE SENATE TAKES NO FORMAL ACTION ON
THE NOMINATION DURING SUCH LEGISLATIVE SESSION THE
GOVERNOR MAY AFTER THE CLOSE OF SUCH LEGISLATIVE
SESSION APPOINT THE NOMINEE TO SERVE FOR THE TERM, OR,
IN CASE OF A VACANCY, FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM IN WHICH
THE VACANCY OCCURRED.
C. IF THE TERM OF ANY STATE OFFICE WHICH IS APPOINTIVE
PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION EXPIRES, BEGINS OR BECOMES
VACANT DURING A TIME IN WHICH THE LEGISLATURE IS NOT IN
REGULAR SESSION, THE GOVERNOR SHALL NOMINATE A
PERSON WHO MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF LAW FOR SUCH
OFFICE AND SHALL TRANSMIT HIS NOMINATION TO THE
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF THE
NEXT REGULAR SESSION. THEREAFTER THE PROCEDURES
SHALL BE THE SAME AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION B OF THIS
SECTION FOR NOMINATION, CONSENT, REJECTION, FAILURE OF
THE SENATE TO TAKE FORMAL ACTION AND APPOINTMENT.
D. A NOMINEE FOR AN OFFICE FOR WHICH THE TERM OF THE
LAWFULLY APPOINTED INCUMBENT OFFICER HAS EXPIRED MAY
NOT SERVE IN SUCH OFFICE PRIOR TO THE CONSENT OF THE
SENATE AND SUBSEQUENT APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR,
SO LONG AS THE INCUMBENT SHALL CONTINUE TO HOLD
OFFICE AND SERVE PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-295. IN ALL
OTHER CASES A NOMINEE FOR OFFICE SHALL HAVE THE FULL
AUTHORITY TO PERFORM AND SHALL BEGIN TO DISCHARGE
THE DUTIES OF SUCH OFFICE IMMEDIATELY UPON BEING
NOMINATED BY THE GOVERNOR AND SUBJECT TO
TERMINATION OF SUCH AUTHORITY IN THE EVENT OF
REJECTION OF THE NOMINATION BY THE SENATE.
-k E. Nominations made by the governor shall be in writing, designating
the residence of the nominee and the office for which he is appointed
NOMINATED.
–B-7 F. When the senate eoneurs itt- CONSENTS TO a nomination, its
secretary shall deliver a copy of the resolution of eoneurrenee CONSENT,
certified by the president of the senate, to the secretary ofstate, who shall
notify the governor thereof. WHEN THE SENATE REJECTS A
NOMINATION, ITS SECRETARY SHALL INFORM THE GOVERNOR
FORTHWITH.
Sec. 2. Section 38-291, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
38-291. Vacancy defined
An office shall be deemed vacant from and after the occurrence of any of
the following events before the expiration of a term of office:
1. Death.
2. Insanity, when judicially determined.
3. Resignation and the lawful acceptance thereof.
4. Removal from office.
5. Ceasing to be a resident of the state, or, if the office is local, of the
district, county, city, town or precinct for which he was elected or
appointed, or within which the duties of his office are required to be
discharged.
6. Absence from the state, without permission of the legislature, beyond
the period of three consecutive months.
7. Ceasing to discharge the duties of office for the period of three
COnsecutive months. , eJ<ee)3t Wfteft ]3fevented ey siekness Of vffl:en aest3fl-f.
from th:e state by permission of th:e legislature ….
8. Conviction of a felony or an offense involving a violation of his
official duties.
9. Failure of the person elected or appointed to such office to file his
official oath or bond within the time prescribed by law.
10. Decision of a competent tribunal declaring void his election or
appointment.
Sec. 3. Section 2-121, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
2-121. Aeronautics board; members; appointment; terms; chairman;
compensation
A. The aeronautics board shall be composed of seven persons appointed
by the governoF;->tvith the advice and consent of the senate•PURSUANT
TO SECTION 38-211. The members shall be selected on the basis of
experience and interest in aviation, with not more than two members of
the board being residents of any one county.
~ Appointments to fill vae1mcies on the board shall be filled by the
governor only with persons qualified pursuant to subsection A of thifloe
!!9ction and such appointments shall be for a term of five years. In th<l41
o@¥ent of a vaeaney ea1:1sed other than bj' expiration of term, the<~~
o!!lflpointment shall be for the unmcpired term only ….
B. APPOINTMENTS MADE PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION A OF THIS
SECTION SHALL BE FOR A TERM OF FIVE YEARS AND SHALL
EXPIRE ON THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY OF THE
APPROPRIATE YEAR.
C. The board shall elect a chairman from its membership. The chairman
shall preside at meetings of the board and shall be responsible for keeping
a complete record of meetings of the board.
D. Each member of the board shall receive compensation as determined
pursuant to section 38-611 for each day that he is necessarily employed in
the discharge of his duties.
Sec. 4. Section 3-101, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
3-101. Commission; members; qualifications; terms; oath and bond;
compensation
A. There shall be an Arizona commission of agriculture and horticulture
consisting of three members appointed by the governor with the aMie~
aml consent of the senatil PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-211 for terms of
six years. The term of one member shall expire Jtme 38 ON THE THIRD
MONDAY IN JANUARY each even-numbered year. Each member shall be
a qualified elector, the owner of either a commercial orchard or otherwise
improved agricultural land within the state and his principal occupation
and business shall be fruit growing or farming. One member shall be
identified with the cotton-growing industry. If a member ceases to possess
any of such qualifications M, THE office shall be automatically vacated. A
commissioner may be removed by the governor for cause. Appointment to
fill a vacancy caused other than by expiration of term shall be for the
unexpired portion thereof.-
B. The chairman of the commission shall receive a salary as determined
pursuant to section 38-611. For attendance at meetings, the other
members shall receive compensation as determined pursuant to section
38-611, but they shall not be paid for more than sixty days attendance per
annum.
Sec. 5. Section 3-602, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
3-602. State dairy commissioner; terms; qualifications; salary; chief
deputy and deputies
A. A state dairy commissioner shall be appointed by the governor
PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-211. ·,vith the adviee and eonsent of the
senate. The term of office of the commissioner shall be for two years and
shall expire on February 1 of every odd-numbered year. The commissioner
shall be· a person experienced in the dairy industry and possessed of
technical and educational qualifications or practical experience in the
production, handling and testing of milk, and in other matters relating to
the dairy industry. The commissioner shall qualify by taking and filing the
official oath of office. He shall devote full time to the duties of the office
and shall receive compensation in an amount as determined pursuant to
section 38-611.
B. The commissioner may appoint a chief deputy who shall receive a
salary as determined pursuant to section 38-611, and such additional
deputies as he deems necessary who shall receive a salary as determined
pursuant to section 38-611. Each deputy shall qualify by taking and filing
the oath of office.
Sec. 6. Section 3-709, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
3-709. State egg inspection board; appointment; qualifications;
appointment of state egg inspector; qualifications; salary;
employees and deputies; duties; reports
A. There is established a state egg inspection board composed of five
members APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR. The Arizona poultry
federation board of directors shall recommend a list of qualified persons
for SUCH APPOINTMENT. each vacancy an:d one shall be appointed by·
the governor with the advice and consent of the senate. Members shall be
residents of this state. They shall be selected on the basis of their
knowledge, technical or educational qualifications, or practical experience
in the production or distribution of eggs or egg products and shall at the
time of their appointment be actually engaged in the production or
wholesale distribution of egg or egg products.
B. Of the members first appointed one shall serve for a term to expire
February 1, 1969, and one each for terms expiring one, two, three and
four years thereafter. Succeeding members shall be appointed for terms of
five years. The member having the shortest term remaining shall act as
chairman. A vacancy caused by other than expiration of a term shall be
filled in the same manner as described in subsection A of this section, by
the governor for the unexpired term. 31:1bjeet to emtfinfl:!ition by thtr
senate …
C. Regular meetings shall be held at least quarterly at such place as the
chairman shall determine. Special meetings may be called by the chairman
or by a majority of the board. A majority of the members shall constitute
a quorum to transact business. Members of the board shall receive no
salary and are not eligible to claim reimbursement for travel or any other
expenses.
D. The board shall appoint the state egg inspector. The inspector shall
qualify by taking and filing the official oath of office. He shall be
possessed of not less than three years' experience in the production, sale
and determining of standards and grades of eggs. He shall be possessed of
technical and educational qualifications or practical experience in the
handling and inspection of eggs, and in all matters relating to the egg
industry. He shall provide administrative, secretarial and office services
required. He shall devote full time to the duties of the office and shall
receive an annual salary as determined pursuant to section 38-611.
E. The inspector with the approval of the board may appoint one chief
deputy and such additional deputies as he deems necessary within the
limitation of funds authorized therefor. Each deputy shall qualify by
taking and filing the oath of office.
F. The duties of inspectors shall be to inspect, weigh and examine dried
eggs, frozen eggs and eggs in the shell being advertised or offered for sale
to determine the condition, quality, grade and weight thereof. They may
examine records of a person advertising or offering for sale eggs or egg
products. They shall enforce the provisions of this article and other laws
relating to the sale of eggs under the supervision and direction of the
board.
G. The board shall keep a record of all activities, receipts and
expenditures of the office. Not later than September 1 each year it shall
make a written report to the governor of business transacted by the office
during the preceding fiscal year.
Sec. 7. Section 4-111, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
4-111. State liquor board; department of liquor licenses and control;
members of board; superintendent; appointment and removal
A. There is created the department of liquor licenses and control which
shall consist of the state liquor board and the office of superintendent of
the department.
B. The board shall consist of three members to be appointed by the
governor by aml with ths eoassat of ths ssaats PURSUANT TO SECTION
38-211. Of the members first appointed, one shall serve for three years,
one for two years, and one for one year. Thereafter, the term of members
shall be for three years. Aay vaeaaey oa ths board shall bs fillsd by
appoiatmsat by ths govsraor by aad with: the eoRseRt of the seRate. THE
TERM OF ONE MEMBER SHALL EXPIRE ON THE THIRD MONDAY
IN JANUARY EACH YEAR. The governor may remove any member of
the board for cause.
C. The member whose term next expires shall act as chairman and the
member whose term next expires after that of the chairman shall act as
vice-chairman. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum, but no
decision of the board on any matter shall be valid unless made upon the
concurrence of a majority of the members.
D. Members of the board shall . receive compensation as determined
pursuant to section 38-611 for each day while engaged in the business of
the board.
E. No person shall be appointed to serve on the board unless he shall
have been a resident of this state for not less than five years prior to his
appointment. No more than two members shall be of the same political
party and no more thafl two members shall be appointed from the same
county. No member of the board or any employee thereof shall serve on a
committee of a political party nor engage in any political activity other
than voting.
F. The governor shall appoint the superintendent who shall be a
qualified elector of the state and experienced in administrative matters and
enforcement procedures. He shall serve concurrently with the governor but
may be removed by the governor for the following causes: fraud in
securing appointment, incompetency, inefficiency, inexcusable neglect of
duty, insubordination, dishonesty, drunkenness on duty, addiction to the
use of narcotics or habit-forming drugs, inexcusable absence without leave,
final conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude,
discourteous treatment of the public, improper political activity, wilful
disobedience or misuse of state property. He shall be paid a salary as
determined pursuant to section 38-611.
Sec. 8. Section 5-102, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
5-102. Arizona racing commission; members; appointment; terms
There shall be an Arizona racing commission consisting of five members,
who shall be appointed by the governor Vl:ith the adY-iC€l and cons€lnt of the
~PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-211. Of the members first appointed
one shall serve for a term of two years and two each for four and six years
respectively. Thereafter appointment shall be for a term of six years
WHICH SHALL EXPIRE ON THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY OF
THE APPROPRIATE YEAR. Appointm•mt to fill a vacancJ" caus€ld oth€lr
thaR ay eJ<piratiOR of term shsilae for the URexpired term. •
Sec. 9. Section 5-223, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
5-223. Arizona state athletic commission; appointment; terms;
compensation
A. There is created the Arizona state athletic commission consisting of
three members appointed by the governor. v;-ith the eonseRt of the seRate..
Of the members first appointed, one shall serve for a term expiring on
January 1, 1959, and one each for terms expiring one and two years
thereafter. Their successors shall be appointed for terms of three years.
B. The commissioners shall receive compensation as determined pursuant
to section 38-611 for each day they act in their official capacity, not to
exceed one hundred days each year.
Sec. 10. Section 6-Ill, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
6-111. State banking department; superintendent of banks;
appointment; term; qualifications; salary; oath
A. There shall be a state banking department which shall have charge of
the execution of the laws of this state relating to banks and other financial
institutions and relating to the businesses conducted by each.
B. The chief officer of the state banking department shaH be the
superintendent of banks who may also be called the state bank examiner
or examiner.
C. The superintendent of banks shall be appointed by the governor~
and with: the consent of the senate, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-211, for
a term of four years WHICH SHALL EXPIRE ON THE THIRD MONDAY
IN JANUARY OF THE APPROPRIATE YEAR. The superintendent shall
be a citizen of the United States and of the state, and shall be chosen
solely for his qualifications and fitness to perform the duties of his office
under the laws of the state.
D. The annual salary of the superintendent shall be as determined
pursuant to section 38-611. Before entering upon the duties of his' office,
the superintendent shall take and subscribe to the oath of office as
prescribed by law.
Sec. 11. Section 15-101.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
15-101.01. State board of education; members; appointment; terms
A. The state board of education shall be composed of ilis followins
fflembers: the superintendent of public instruction, the president of a state
university or a state college, three lay members, a member of the state
junior college board, a superintendent of a high school district, a classroom
teacher and a county school superintendent. A member who is a president
of a state university or a state college shall not succeed himself.
B. Each member, other than the superintendent of public instruction,
shall be appointed by the governor with: the advice and consent of the
~- PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-211. An apflointment to fill a·
',<aeaney ea~o~sed other than by exfJiration of term, shall be for the
~o~nexflired flOrtion of the term only.
C. The initial members of the state board of education shall be
appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate for
the following terms and thereafter each term shall be four years:
1. The president of a state university or a state college and one lay
member shall be appointed for a term ending on the first Monday in
January, 1966.
2. The superintendent of a high school district and a classroom teacher
shall be appointed for a term ending on the first Monday in January, 1967.
3. The member of the state junior college board and one lay member
shall be appointed for a term ending on the first Monday in January, 1968.
4. The county school superintendent and a lay member shall be
appointed for a term ending on the first Monday in January, 1969.
THEREAFTER, EACH TERM SHALL EXPIRE ON THE THIRD
MONDAY IN JANUARY OF THE APPROPRIATE YEAR.
Sec. 12. Section 15-656, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
15-656. Members; appointment; terms; oath
A. There shall be a state board of directors for~· COMMUNITY
colleges which shall consist of fourteen members, one from each county,
appointed by the governor with the ad>r-ise aHEl soHseHt of the senate
PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-211, AND a representative of the board of
regents, the superintendent of public instruction, and the director of the
division of vocational education.
B. The term of each appointive member shall be seven years, to begin
and end on the .fifflt- THIRD Monday in January. The terms of two
members shall expire each year. Of the members first appointed, two shall
be appointed for a term expiring on the first Monday of January, 1962,
and two each for terms expiring on the first Monday of January for each
year to 1968, inclusive. Subsequent appointive members resulting from
expiration of term shall be appointed for the full term of seven years.
C. 'Nh•m a vasansy oscurs among ths appointi>,rs memb•m:hip, othsr than
from sxpiration of t<Jrm, ths govsrnor shall appoint a member to fill the
vaeaney. The appointee shall serve until his sueeessor qualifies or the end
of the ge:ggioR of the seJ:J-ate next following his appointment. During sueh
session a member shall as appointed and eonfirmed to serve for the·
ttne1•pir11d term in vffiieh the vaeaney occurred .••
-Bt C. Each appointive member of the commission shall, before entering
upon the duties of his office, take ftfi"THE oath of office.
Sec. 13. Section 15-721, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
15-721. Members; appointment; terms; oath
A. The Arizona board of regents shall consist of eight appointive
members, the governor, and the state superintendent of public instruction
as ex officio members.
B. Appointive members shall be appointed by the governor with the
advice and eon:sent of the sen:ate PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-211. The
term of each appointive member shall be eight years, to begin and end on
the fifflt- THIRD Monday in January of an odd numbered year. The terms
of two members shall expire every odd numbered year.
C. If a vacancy among the appointive membership occurs other than
from e*piration of term, the gO'rernor shall appoint a member to fill such
vacancy. The appointee sha-ll serve until thl'l l'lnd of thl'l session of ths
genate next following his appointml'lnt. During such session a member shall
be appointl'ld and confirmed to serve for the unexpired term in which ths
vacancy occurred. ·
~ C. Each appointive member of the board shall take the oath of office
before entering upon the duties of his office.
Sec. 14. Section 17-201, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
17-201. Game and fish department and game and fish commission
members; appointment; removal; meetings
A. The laws of the state relating to wildlife shall be administered by the
game and fish department. Control of the department is vested in the game
and fish commission. The commission shall consist of five members,
appointed by the governor vlith the advise and eonseRt of the seRate
PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-211. Not more than three members shall be
members of the same political party, and all members shall NO TWO
MEMBERS MAY be residents of different counties THE SAME COUNTY.
Members shall be well informed on the subject of wildlife and
requirements for its conservation. Appointments shall be for a term of five
years, but an appointment to fill !I ·,aeaney shall be for the unexpired
pgrtion of a term. AND SHALL EXPIRE ON THE THIRD MONDAY IN
JANUARY OF THE APPROPRIATE YEAR.
B. The governor may, after public hearing, remove a member for
inefficiency, neglect of duty or misconduct in office. Upon removal of a
member the governor shall file in the office of the secretary of state a
complete statement of all charges made against the members and his
findings thereon, together with a complete record of the proceedings.
C. Each member of the commission while attending general or specific
meetings of the commission or while performing official duties for the
commission shall receive compensation as determined pursuant to section
38-611. A commission member who is otherwise employed as a public
officer shall not receive such payment if it is prohibited by law.
Compensation and expenses shall be paid monthly from the game and fish
fund.
D. The commission shall have its principal office at the state capitol but
meetings may be held at any time or place within the state. The
commission shall meet at least once quarterly. Meetings may be held at the
call of the chairman or majority of the commission. A majority of the
commission shall constitute a quorum to transact business.
Sec. 15. Section 18-102, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
18-102. Highway department and highway commission; highway
districts; members; qualifications; compensation
A. The highways of the state shall be administered by the highway
department. Control of the department is vested in the highway
commission.
B. The highway commission shall consist of five members, one from each
of the five highway districts into which the state is divided, as follows:
1. First district, Maricopa and Yuma counties.
2. Second district, Pima, Pinal and Santa Cruz counties.
3. Third district, Cochise, Graham and Greenlee counties.
4. Fourth district, Apache, Gila and Navajo counties.
5. Fifth district, Coconino, Mohave and Yavapai counties.
C. The governor shall appoint a member of the commission, 'tvith the
adviee and eonsent of the senate, PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-211 for a
term of five years upon the expiration of a term of office of a member.
THE TERMS SHALL EXPIRE ON THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY
OF THE APPROPRIATE YEAR. f.n appointment to fill a vaeaney in
sffiee other than by e~<piration of term shall be for the unexpiiecl term ef
tfle offiee in whieh the vaeaney oeeurs .• ·
D. A person shall not be qualified to be a member of the commission
who has not been a resident and taxpayer of the state and county from
which he is chosen for at least five years immediately prior to his
appointment.
E. A member shall not be appointed from the same county two terms in
succession. If a highway district includes two or more counties the
appointment of members for the district shall be rotated so that no county
will have a successive appointment.
F. If a member removes to another county in the same district which is
not entitled to have a member at the time, or to another district, his office
shall become vacant.
G. Each member shall receive compensation as determined pursuant to
section 38-611 for not to exceed two hundred days in any year.
Sec. 16. Section 20-141, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
20-141. Director of insurance; appointment; term; qualifications;
compensation
A. There shall be a director of insurance who shall be appointed by the
governOF, SHBjeet to afJ:flfO'lal by the seaffi:e. PURSUANT TO SECTION
38-211.
B. The term of the director shall be six years AND SHALL EXPIRE ON
THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY OF THE APPROPRIATE YEAR,
but he may be removed by the governor for cause.
C. The director shall be a person well versed in insurance matters who
has been a resident of the state for at least three years prior to
appointment.
D. The director shall receive compensation as determined pursuant to
section 38-611.
Sec. 17. Section 23-101, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
23-101. Industrial commission; members; qualifications; appointment;
terms; compensation; removal
A. There shall be an industrial commission of Arizona.
B. The commission shall be composed of five members appointed by the
governor wi#t #te eoaseat of the seaffi:e· PURSUANT TO SECTION
38-211. Each member shall be appointed for a term of five years. The
terms of the members serving on the commission on the effective date of
this section shall terminate January 8, 1969. Of the members of the
commission first appointed, one shall serve for a term ending January 8,
1970, and one each for terms ending one, two, three, and four years
thereafter. A:J9J30ifltmeflt to fi:ll a vacaHey caused other thaR ex]3iratioR of
leerm sha:ll be for the ttReXJ3ired porfioR ef the term. ::£'HEREAFTER ONE
TERM SHALL EXPIRE ON THE THIRD MONDAY IN JANUARY OF
EACH YEAR. Not more than three members of the commission shall
belong to the same political party. The chairman of the commission shall
be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the governor. The members of
the commission shall have been residents of the state for five years
immediately preceding their original appointment.
C. Each commissioner shall receive a salary of fifty dollars per day for
each day in which he performs his duties as a commissioner.
D. The governor may remove a member of the commission for
inefficiency, neglect of duty, malfeasance, misfeasance or nonfeasance in
office.
Sec. 18. Section 23-641, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
23-641. Employment security commission; organization; quorum; effect
of vacancy
A. The employment security commission of this state shall be composed
of three members. The members of the commission shall be appointed by
the governor PURSUANT TO SECTION 38-211 and shall hold office
coterminously with the term of the governor. The commissioners shall be
paid from the employment security administration fund created by section
23-707. The chairman shall be paid a fixed monthly salary of two hundred
fifty dollars per month, and each of the other two commissioners shall be
paid a fixed monthly salary of two hundred dollars per month.
B. The commissioners shall select from their membership a chairman.
Two members of the commission constitute a quorum. A vacancy shall not
impair the right of the remaining commissioners to exercise all the powers
of the commission.
Sec. 19. Section 24-102, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
24-102. Livestock sanitary board; members; appointment; term; reports;
limitation on sessions; compensation
A. There shall be a livestock sanitary board composed of seven members
all of whom are qualified electors, provided that no more than three
members from any one county shall be represented on the board at any
time. The members shall represent the following categories:
L Two members from the range cattle growing industry.
2. One member from the cattle feeding industry.
3. One member shall be a producing dairy man.
4. One member shall be a packing house operator.
5. One member from the sheep and goat industries.
6. One member from the swine producing industry.
All members of the board shall be actively engaged operating owners of
the type of business they represent on the board. If a member acquires his
representation through his affiliation with a corporation, such member
shall be actively engaged in managing the corporation and his primary
source of income shall be derived from the corporation. In addition, the
member shall be the owner or principal stockholder of the corporation.
Members shall be appointed by the governor PURSUANT TO SECTION
38-211 viith th<l advie<l and eonsent of the senate.,.for terms of office of
five years each. , sueh terms to expire on June 30. Appointment to fill !t
¥tteaney eauseti other than by expiration of term shall be for the unexpirea·
portion of the term only ……
B. The board shall keep a complete record of its proceedings, make
reports to the governor as required by him, and make annual reports to the
legislature.
C. Each member shall receive compensation as determined pursuant to
section 38-611 for the time necessarily employed in discharging his duties,
but in no year shall the board be in session more than sixty days, except
upon call of the governor.
Sec. 20. Section 24-151, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
24-151. State veterinarian; appointment; qualifications; compensation
A. There shall be a state veterinarian, who shall be appointed by the
governor with the ad-viee and eonsent of the senate,and shall hold office at
the pleasure of the livestoek sanitary boarti GOVERNOR.
B. The person appointed shall be a skilled veterinarian who is a graduate
of a recognized school of veterinary medicine and licensed to practice
veterinary medicine in this state.
C. The veterinarian shall receive compensation as determined pursuant to
section 38-611.
Sec. 21. Section 26-305, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read:
26-305. Division of emergency services; duties; director; term;
qualifications; compensation
A. There is created in the office of the governor the division of
emergency services.
B. The division shall prepare for and coordinate those emergency services
which may be required to reduce the impact of disaster on persons or
property.
C. Through the powers vested in the governor, the division shall
coordinate the cooperative effort of all governmental agencies including
the federal government, the state, and its political subdivisions and provide
the necessary direction and control of state personnel and equipment to
alleviate suffering and loss resulting from disaster.
D. The director of the division of emergency services shall be appointed
by the governm, Ylith the a&v4ee aBel esaseat sf the seaate, to serve at the
pleasure of the governor. Th