Arizona § 41-702 - Deputy director; department organization; assistant directors; compensation of officers
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§ 41-702. Deputy director; department organization; assistant directors; compensation of officers
A. The director with the approval of the governor shall appoint a deputy director of the department. The deputy director serves at the pleasure of the director and shall assist the director in administering the department by performing the duties and responsibilities that the director prescribes.
B. The director may establish, abolish or reorganize the positions or organizational units within the department, subject to legislative appropriation, if in the director's judgment such modification of organization would make the operation of the department more efficient, effective or economical.
C. The director, with approval of the governor, shall appoint an assistant director qualified to head each division, and each assistant director shall serve at the pleasure of the director. Each assistant director is responsible for the functions performed by the assistant director's division.
D. The director, deputy director and assistant directors are eligible to receive compensation pursuant to section 38-611.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 41-702 cover?
Section 41-702 ("Deputy director; department organization; assistant directors; compensation of 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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