2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §11-493  Duties

The county treasurer shall:

1. Receive all money of the county, and other money directed by law to be paid to him, safely keep it, and apply and pay it out, rendering account thereof as required by law.

2. Keep an account of the receipt and expenditure of such money in books provided for that purpose, in which shall be entered:

(a) The amount, time when, from whom and on what account the money was received by him.

(b) The amount, time when, to whom and on what account disbursements were made by him.

3. Keep his books so that the amount received and paid out on account of separate funds or specific appropriations are exhibited in separate and distinct accounts, and the whole receipts and expenditures shown in one general or cash account.

4. Enter no money received for the current year on his account with the county for the past fiscal year, until after his annual settlement for the past year has been made with the board of supervisors.

5. Disburse the county money:

(a) By county warrant that is issued by the board of supervisors and that is signed by the chairman and the clerk of the board.

(b) By electronic transfer authorized by the board of supervisors and on receipt of a written authorization signed by the chairman and the clerk of the board, or chief financial officer and the clerk of the board.

(c) As provided by law.