Arizona § 38-221 Commission of office

Arizona Statutes

§ 38-221 — Commission of office

Arizona § 38-221

Title 38Arizona Revised Statutes

Ch. 2QUALIFICATION AND TENURE

Art. 3Commission of Office

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Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 38-221 (2026).

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A.The governor shall commission in the name and by the authority of the state:

1.Officers elected by the electors of the state whose commissions or certificates of election are not otherwise provided for.

2.Officers elected by the legislature.

3.Officers of the militia.

4.Officers appointed by the governor, or by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.

B.The commission shall be signed by the governor and attested by the secretary of state under the great seal of the state.

C.The commissions of all officers other than those provided for in subsection A of this section, where no special provision is made by law, shall be signed by the presiding officer of the body or person making the appointment.

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A. The governor shall commission in the name and by the authority of the state:

1. Officers elected by the electors of the state whose commissions or certificates of election are not otherwise provided for.

2. Officers elected by the legislature.

3. Officers of the militia.

4. Officers appointed by the governor, or by the governor with the advice and consent of the senate.

B. The commission shall be signed by the governor and attested by the secretary of state under the great seal of the state.

C. The commissions of all officers other than those provided for in subsection A of this section, where no special provision is made by law, shall be signed by the presiding officer of the body or person making the appointment.