37-1013

37-1013. Powers and duties of
commissioner

A. The state natural resource conservation commissioner shall:

1. Offer appropriate assistance to the supervisors of districts in carrying out
their powers and programs.

2. Keep the supervisors of each district informed of the activities and experiences
of other districts, and facilitate cooperation and interchange of advice and experience
between districts.

3. Coordinate the programs of the several districts insofar as possible by advice
and consultation.

4. Require the supervisors of each district to file with him annually any audits
and the records of the operations of the district for the preceding year in such form and
detail as he prescribes.

5. Secure the cooperation and assistance of the United States, its agencies, and
agencies of this state, in the work of districts, as he deems for the best interest of
the state.

6. Disseminate information throughout the state concerning the activities and
program of districts.

7. Provide staff support to the Arizona water protection fund commission
established by title 45, chapter 12 and provide administrative assistance to natural
resource conservation districts for compliance with the duties for districts pursuant to
title 45, chapter 12.

B. The commissioner may remove a district supervisor from such office if the
commissioner determines, after reasonable notice and an impartial hearing, that the
supervisor is guilty of misfeasance, malfeasance or nonfeasance in office. For purposes
of this subsection, "nonfeasance" includes the failure to attend three consecutive
meetings of district supervisors without reasonable excuse.