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A.R.S. § 38-1001 Definitions
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In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Council" means the merit system council for law enforcement officers appointed under the provisions of this article. 2. "Department" means the branch of government in which a law enforcement officer is employed. 3. "Depa…
A.R.S. § 38-1002 Merit system council for law enforcement officers
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A. In each county coming within the provisions of this article, there shall be a merit system council which shall consist of five members appointed by the board of supervisors of the county. No more than three members shall belong to the same political party and all members shall…
A.R.S. § 38-1003 Powers and duties of council
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The council, pursuant to recognized merit system principles of public employment, shall from time to time: 1. On a recommendation from the department head, classify or reclassify the specified positions occupied by law enforcement officers within the branch of government employin…
A.R.S. § 38-1004 Appeals; hearings
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A. A classified law enforcement officer who is suspended, demoted or dismissed by the department head, after a hearing and review before the merit system council, may have the determination of the council reviewed pursuant to title 12, chapter 7, article 6 in the superior court o…