Arizona Revised Statutes Title 9. Cities and Towns § 9-284. Effect of charter on inconsistent laws

A. When the charter has been framed, adopted and approved, and any of its provisions are in conflict with any law relating to cities containing a population of more than three thousand five hundred inhabitants in force at the time of the adoption and approval of the charter, the provisions of the charter shall prevail notwithstanding the conflict, and shall operate as a repeal or suspension of the law to the extent of conflict, and the law shall not thereafter be operative as to such conflict.

B. The charter shall be consistent with and subject to the state constitution, and not in conflict with the constitution and laws relating to the exercise of the initiative and referendum and other general laws of the state not relating to cities.

C. Notwithstanding any statute, the charter may authorize agreements setting wages and salaries which extend not more than two years beyond the term of the contracting council.