Arizona Revised Statutes Title 14. Trusts, Estates and Protective Proceedings § 14-5601. Establishment of office of public fiduciary; appointments; costs

A. Each county board of supervisors, by resolution or ordinance, shall establish the office of and appoint a public fiduciary. The supreme court shall certify each public fiduciary pursuant to § 14-5651.

B. The public fiduciary, with the consent of and at salaries fixed by the board of supervisors, may appoint assistants, deputies, stenographers, clerks and other employees as necessary to conduct the affairs of the office. The appointments shall be in writing. Assistants and deputies hold office at the pleasure of the public fiduciary and the board of supervisors.

C. Costs incurred in conducting the office of public fiduciary shall be a charge against the county.