Arizona § 9-231 - Common council
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-231 — Common council, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-231. Common council
A. The corporate powers of a town incorporated under section 9-101 shall be vested in a common council. The first common council shall be appointed by the board of supervisors, on declaring the town incorporated, and the members shall continue in office until their successors are elected and qualified. The successors shall be elected by qualified electors residing in the town at an election held for that purpose on the third Tuesday in May following, and on the third Tuesday in May each two years thereafter, pursuant to section 16-204.
B. The common council of every town shall consist of five members if the population is fifteen hundred persons or less, or seven members if the population exceeds fifteen hundred persons at the time of incorporation. If thereafter the population of the town exceeds fifteen hundred persons as determined by the latest official United States census, the council may pass an ordinance increasing the membership to seven, with the additional two members to be elected at the first election subsequent to the passage of the ordinance.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 9-231
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-231 cover?
Section 9-231 ("Common council") 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 § 9-231?
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Is this the official text of Arizona law?
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How does Arizona § 9-231 apply to my situation?
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