3-1003

3-1003. Arizona exposition and state fair
board; powers and duties; compensation of employees

A. The Arizona exposition and state fair board shall:

1. Have exclusive custody and direction of all state fair property, construct and
maintain necessary improvements in connection therewith, and assist in raising funds
therefor.

2. Direct and conduct state fairs, exhibits, contests and entertainments for the
purposes of promoting and advancing the pursuits and interests of the several counties
and of the state, and of producing sufficient revenue to defray the expenses incurred by
the board in conducting such events.

3. Charge entrance fees and gate money, and temporarily lease stalls, stands,
booths and sites for the purpose of defraying the expenses incurred.

4. Give prizes or premiums for exhibits and contests which are presented or
sponsored by the board in connection with the annual state fair.

5. Employ an executive director, coliseum manager and comptroller. Each contract of
employment, if any, shall stipulate that the board at its option may terminate such
employment by giving such employee ninety days' notice.

6. Delegate to the executive director any of the administrative functions, powers
or duties that the board believes the executive director can competently, efficiently and
properly perform.

7. When necessary in connection with business of the board, appoint fair or ground
marshals with the authority of peace officers.

8. Have the power to promote, co-promote or lease the state fairgrounds for such
events, exhibitions, entertainments or other purposes it deems proper.

9. Have power to accept donations of money or other property from any source, and
expend them in accordance with directions of the donor. Monies received pursuant to this
paragraph shall not be placed in the general fund.

10. Adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.

11. Prohibit the issuance of a free pass, ticket or box to any person for any
activity at the Arizona coliseum and exposition center, except that this paragraph shall
not apply to the state fair and any lessees of the Arizona coliseum and exposition
center.

B. The board may exempt from subsection A, paragraphs 2 and 3 such educational,
agricultural and mineral exhibits as in its opinion are in the best interest of the state
and not contrary to any outstanding obligations the board might have incurred.

C. Compensation of all employees shall be as determined pursuant to section 38-611.