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Arizona Constitution, Article XIII, Section 2
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Home-rule charter authority is subject to the state Constitution and laws.
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https://www.azleg.gov/const/13/2.htmRelated claims 3
- Mostly SupportedA local rule that materially changes Arizona’s financial-conflict definitions, mandatory recusal requirements, or statutory penalties would face significant preemption concerns.
Section 38-501(B) has express exclusivity language within a home-rule system subject to state law.
- Mostly SupportedYuma may establish an Ethics Commission as a municipal board or commission under its Charter, but each assigned power must comply with the Charter and state law.
The Charter expressly authorizes new boards and commissions; particular powers require separate legal review.
- VerifiedYuma’s Charter authorizes the City Council to create boards and commissions.
Charter Articles IX, § 1 and VI, § 15 expressly authorize Council to create boards and commissions.
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