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AZ SB1211

Bill

Status

Passed

3/28/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ken Bennett

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

AI Summary

  • Amends A.R.S. § 11-532 to clarify county attorney duties and powers as the public prosecutor and legal advisor to county government.

  • Adds requirement that county attorney representation of school districts and community college districts be "based on the availability of staff and if there is no conflict of interest."

  • Allows county attorney to represent school district governing board members in individual capacity lawsuits until it is established that the alleged activity fell outside the scope of their official duties.

  • Permits county attorneys to provide civil legal services to other counties or political subdivisions through intergovernmental agreements, with payment terms and scope of representation specified in the agreement.

  • Defines "general counsel" for purposes of the statute to include elected or appointed county, city, or town attorneys.

Legislative Description

County attorney; representation; duties

Duties

Last Action

Chapter 8

3/28/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules2/27/2023
Government2/21/2023
Rules1/26/2023
Government Institutions1/26/2023

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