Arizona § 10-842 - Standards of conduct for officers
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 10-842 — Standards of conduct for officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-842. Standards of conduct for officers
A. If an officer has discretionary authority with respect to any duties, an officer's duties shall be discharged under that authority:
1. In good faith.
2. With the care an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would exercise under similar circumstances.
3. In a manner the officer reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the corporation.
B. In discharging duties, an officer is entitled to rely on information, opinions, reports or statements, including financial statements and other financial data, if prepared or presented by either:
1. One or more directors, officers or employees of the corporation whom the officer reasonably believes to be reliable and competent in the matters presented.
2. Legal counsel, public accountants or other persons as to matters the officer reasonably believes are within the person's professional or expert competence.
C. An officer is not acting in good faith if the officer has knowledge concerning the matter in question that makes reliance otherwise permitted by subsection B of this section unwarranted.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 10-842
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 10-842 cover?
Section 10-842 ("Standards of conduct for officers") 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.
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