2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §41-619.53  Board of fingerprinting; powers and duties; personnel; liability

A. The board of fingerprinting shall:

1. Determine good cause exceptions pursuant to section 41-619.55. The board shall appoint a hearing officer to determine good cause exceptions.

2. Adopt rules to implement this article, including rules to establish good cause exceptions for the issuance of fingerprint clearance cards pursuant to section 41-1758.03. This rule making is exempt from the requirements of chapter 6 of this title.

3. Administer and enforce this article and rules adopted pursuant to this article.

4. Furnish a copy of its rules, on request, to all applicants who petition the board for a good cause exception pursuant to section 41-1758.03 and, on request, to licensees, contract providers and state agencies.

5. Establish fees.

B. If the board or its hearing officer grants a good cause exception, the board shall request in writing that the department of public safety issue a card to the applicant. If the board grants a good cause exception, the board's decision must be unanimous.

C. The board may employ clerical, professional and technical personnel subject to fee monies that are collected and to the budget that is approved by the board members and shall prescribe personnel duties and determine personnel compensation.

D. Members and employees of the board are not liable for acts done or actions taken by any board member or employee if the members or employees act in good faith following the requirements of this article.