2010 Arizona Revised Statutes
Title 38 - Public Officers and Employees
38-295 Term of office; discharge of official duties after expiration of term; appointment to fill unexpired term

38-295. Term of office; discharge of official duties after expiration of term; appointment to fill unexpired term

A. Every officer whose term is not fixed by law shall hold office at the pleasure of the appointing power.

B. Every officer shall continue to discharge the duties of the office, although the term has expired, until a successor has qualified. The discharge of the duties of office for appointments requiring senate confirmation shall be governed by section 38-211.

C. Vacancies occurring in an office, or in the membership of a board or commission, shall be filled only for the unexpired term of the officer or member.

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