Arizona § 9-304 - Compensation of alderman or councilman; failure to comply; classification
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§ 9-304. Compensation of alderman or councilman; failure to comply; classification
A. No mayor, alderman or councilman of any city or town shall, during the term for which he has been elected, knowingly accept, take or receive for his own use from the city or town, any money or other thing of value other than that which is provided to be paid him for his services as such.
B. A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a petty offense, and his office shall be forfeited.
C. The fine as provided in subsection B shall be deposited in the school fund of the county in which the city or town is located.
Source: official Arizona text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 9-304 cover?
Section 9-304 ("Compensation of alderman or councilman; failure to comply; classification") 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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