The Arizona Revised Statutes have been updated to include the revised sections from the 56th Legislature, 1st Regular Session. Please note that the next update of this compilation will not take place until after the conclusion of the 56th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session, which convenes in January 2024.
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A. When the change from town to city government is made, the council of the city may:
1. Appoint and remove city officers, board members and employees not expressly made elective in accordance with civil service regulations, or in absence of such regulations, as the council deems advisable.
2. Fix the salaries of officers, board members and employees, and of the mayor and councilmen.
3. Require and fix official bonds.
4. Prescribe the duties of officers, board members and employees.
5. Fill by appointment vacancies in the office of mayor or councilmen and other vacancies occurring in any other city office, board or employment.
B. In fixing salaries the city council may by ordinance or resolution prescribe a daily compensation to be paid to the mayor, councilmen and administrative board members for performance of official duties.
C. The city council may by ordinance or resolution establish or alter salaries or compensation of the mayor and councilmen.