Arizona § 45-102 - Department of water resources; director; appointment; qualifications; compensation
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 45-102 — Department of water resources; director; appointment; qualifications; compensation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-102. Department of water resources; director; appointment; qualifications; compensation
A. There is established a department of water resources.
B. There shall be a director of the department who shall be responsible for the direction, operation and control of the department.
C. The director shall be appointed by the governor pursuant to section 38-211 and shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.
D. The director shall be experienced and competent in water resources management and conservation, and shall have proven administrative ability.
E. The director is entitled to receive compensation pursuant to section 38-611.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 45-102 ("Department of water resources; director; appointment; qualifications; compensation") 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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