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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. In all cities or towns not organized under article 3 or 4 of this chapter, 1 in which at the next preceding municipal election not more than eight hundred fifty nor less than six hundred votes were cast, the only officers shall be a mayor, four councilmen, a chief of police, a recorder who is also ex officio city auditor and police judge, and a treasurer.
B. The term of office of each officer, except councilmen, is two years. Each councilman shall hold office for a term of four years. The recorder shall be elected as other city or town officers.
C. Elections shall be held on the third Tuesday in May of each odd-numbered year at which all officers whose terms have then expired shall be elected.
D. The mayor and common council may remove an officer for malfeasance in office.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arizona Revised Statutes Title 9. Cities and Towns § 9-204. Officers in cities and towns of six hundred to eight hundred fifty voters; terms of office; elections; removal - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/az/title-9-cities-and-towns/az-rev-st-sect-9-204/
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