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AMENDED RESOLUTION
Adopted January 28, 1980 by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors under the
provisions of Arizona Revised Statutes 11-251 and established the DUTIES OF COUNTY
MANAGER.
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SECTION I. The County Manager.
There shall be a chief administrative officer who shall be known as the County Manager,
who shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors and shall serve at the will of such
Board. The County Manager shall be chosen on the basis of executive and administrative
experience and qualifications. Upon appointment, the County Manager shall maintain
residence within the County of Maricopa while employed in this capacity.
SECTION II. Compensation of the County Manager.
The County Manager shall receive a salary commensurate with the responsibilities as
chief administrative officer of the County. Such salary shall be fixed by the Board prior to
appointment, and annually thereafter.
SECTION III. Vacancy in Office.
Should a vacancy occur in the office of County Manager, the Board of Supervisors shall
appoint one of the County officers (A.R.S. 11-401), employees, or an external individual
possessing knowledge of County operations, to serve as Acting County Manager until
such time as a County Manager is appointed.
SECTION IV. County Manager Pro Tempore.
In the event of a temporary absence or disability expected to last in excess of four (4)
consecutive weeks, the County Manager shall appoint, subject to the approval of the
Board of Supervisors, one of the other officers or employees of the County to serve as
County Manager Pro Tempore. For a temporary absence of less than four (4) consecutive
weeks, the County Manager shall appoint one of the other officers or employees of the

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County to serve as County Manager Pro Tempore. Such appointment shall be made in
writing and shall be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors.
SECTION V. Powers and Duties of the County Manager.
The County Manager shall be the head of the administrative branch of the County
government and be responsible to the Board of Supervisors for the proper administration
of all affairs of the County. Without limiting the foregoing general grant of powers,
responsibilities and duties, the County manager shall be responsible for and have the
authority to:
1. Oversee all administrative functions of the County.
2. Authorize and issue those administrative policies that guide organizational
performance and supports the Board’s desire for a cohesive, effective, efficiently
operated County government.
3. Suspend or remove classified County staff when serving as the Appointing
Authority or when those powers have been delegated from the designated County
Appointing Authority, except as otherwise provided by law.
4. Appoint or remove unclassified County staff, except as otherwise provided by law.
5. Prepare the budget annually and submit it to the Board together with a message
describing the important features and be responsible for its administration after
adoption.
6. Prepare and submit to the Board at the end of the fiscal year a complete report on
the finances and administrative activities of the county for the preceding year.
7. Keep the Board advised of the financial condition and future needs of the county
and make such recommendations as deemed appropriate.
8. Recommend to the Board a standard schedule of pay for each appointed and
elected office and position in county service, including minimum, intermediate, and
maximum rates.
9. Recommend to the Board adoption of such policies as deemed necessary or
expedient for the health, safety, or welfare of the community or for the improvement
of administrative services.

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10. Consolidate or combine those offices, positions, departments, or units under the
County Manager’s jurisdiction, subject to approval of the Board.
11. Attend all Board meetings unless excused and take part in the discussion of
matters coming before the Board.
12. Supervise the purchase of all materials, supplies, and equipment for which funds
are provided in the budget.
13. Exercise due diligence to ensure all laws and ordinances are duly enforced.
14. Devote all working time to the discharge of official duties.
15. Perform other duties as may be required by the Board, not inconsistent with the
state law or ordinances.
Dated this ____________day of _______________, 20___
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Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Attest:
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Clerk of the Board