Every public officer on vacating an office, or, in case of his death, his legal representative, shall deliver to his successor in office all property, books, papers and documents relating to or connected with the office and the official duties of the office.

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 38-362

  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Arizona Laws 1-215
  • public officer: means the incumbent of any office, member of any board or commission, or his deputy or assistant exercising the powers and duties of the officer, other than clerks or mere employees of the officer. See Arizona Laws 38-101