Arizona Revised Statutes Title 9. Cities and Towns § 9-1101. Entry at federal land office of land for townsites

When the governing body of an incorporated city or town, or the judge of the superior court of the county in which an unincorporated town is located, hereinafter designated trustee, has entered at the proper land office the land or any part thereof, settled and occupied as the site of the city or town, pursuant to the act of Congress, the governing body or judge shall dispose of and convey the title to such lands, or parcels thereof to the persons specified in this article. If three or more of the inhabitants of the town make written request that the entry be made and furnish the money necessary therefor, the entry shall be made.