Arizona § 49-103 - Department employees; legal counsel
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-103 — Department employees; legal counsel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-103. Department employees; legal counsel
A. The director, subject to title 41, chapter 4, article 4 and, as applicable, articles 5 and 6, shall employ, determine the conditions of employment and specify the duties of administrative, secretarial and clerical employees as he deems necessary.
B. The attorney general shall be the legal advisor of the department and shall give legal services as the department requires. Compensation for personnel assigned by the attorney general to perform such services shall be a charge against appropriations to the department. The attorney general shall prosecute and defend in the name of this state all actions necessary to carry out the provisions of this title.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 49-103
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 49-103 cover?
Section 49-103 ("Department employees; legal counsel") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arizona § 49-103?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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