Section R13-5-102. Law Enforcement Merit System Council

A.      Authority. The statutory authority of the Law Enforcement Merit System Council is found in A.R.S. § 41-1830.11 through 41-1830.15.

B.       Decisions of the business manager are subject to review by the Council.

C.      Selection of officers. The Council shall select a Chair and Vice-chair from its members at a regular meeting in November or December of even-numbered years. The Chair and Vice- chair shall hold office for a period of two years, or until their successors are selected.

D.      Meetings. The Chair, or in the Chair’s absence the Vice-chair, shall call a meeting of the Council when a meeting is needed. The Council shall hold meetings at a location convenient to the participants whenever possible. Except for the Council’s exec- utive sessions, the Council’s meetings shall remain open to the public and the Chair shall give interested parties an opportu- nity to be heard.

E.       Quorum. Two members are required for a quorum, and con- curring members must equal a majority of those voting in order to take action.

F.       Minutes. The Council shall keep minutes of its proceedings and official actions. The Council’s records and minutes are open to public review during normal business hours.

G.      Council rules. An agency shall provide employees with a copy of the Council’s rules.

Historical Note

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 2090, effective May 10, 2000 (Supp. 00-2). Amended by

final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 1619, effective July 5, 2003

(Supp. 03-2).