Section R2-16-101. Definitions

In addition to the definitions provided in A.R.S. § 41-1371, the fol- lowing apply in this Chapter:

1.        “Complainant” means a person who files a complaint with the Office.

2.        “Confidential information” means oral or written infor- mation, including a record, for which restricted access is required by federal or Arizona law. Confidential informa- tion also includes identifying personal information a complainant or witness requests not be disclosed.

3.        “Document” means a paper or electronic: record, memo- randum, form, book, letter, file, drawing, map, or plat.

4.        “Misconduct” means any act or omission by an employee that constitutes a material or substantial breach of the employee’s duties or obligations or that adversely affects a material or substantial interest of the employer.

5.        “Office” means the Office of the Ombudsman-Citizens’ Aide.

6.        “Ombudsman-citizens’ aide” means the person appointed to the position of ombudsman-citizens’ aide under the provisions of A.R.S. § 41-1373.

7.        “Photograph” means a paper or electronic photographic representation, photographic file, motion picture, video tape, microfilm, or microphotograph.

Historical Note

Adopted under an exemption from the Administrative Procedure Act pursuant to Laws 1995, Ch. 281, Section 5; effective October 30, 1996 (Supp. 96-4). Amended by

final rulemaking at 12 A.A.R. 1372, effective June 4,

2006 (Supp. 06-2).