41-107. Office of Sonora


A. The office of Sonora is established in the office of the governor.


B. The governor shall appoint a director of the office pursuant to section 38-211
to serve at the pleasure of the governor.


C. The director of the office is eligible to receive compensation as determined
under section 38-611.


D. The office shall:


1. Promote a greater understanding and facilitate the implementation of the North
American free trade agreement.


2. Facilitate the flow of information and act as a liaison in the establishment of
commercial relationships between Sonora, Mexico and this state.


3. Facilitate educational and training exchange programs between Sonora, Mexico and
this state.


4. Promote the growth of tourism between Sonora, Mexico and this state to
contribute to our economic and cultural development.


5. Assist the Arizona-Mexico commission.


6. Support the activities of various state agencies in Sonora, Mexico.


7. Adopt rules it deems necessary or desirable to further the objectives and
programs of the office.


8. Formulate policies, plans and programs to effectuate the purposes of the office.


9. Employ, determine the conditions of employment and prescribe the duties and
powers of administrative, professional, technical, secretarial, clerical and other
persons as may be necessary in the performance of its duties and contract for the
services of outside advisors, consultants and aides as may be reasonably necessary.


10. Make contracts and incur obligations within the general scope of its activities
and operations subject to the availability of monies.


11. Contract with or assist other departments, agencies and institutions of the
state, local and federal governments in the furtherance of its purposes, objectives and
programs.


12. Subject to section 35-149, accept, expend and account for grants, monies and
direct payments from public or private sources and other grants of money or property for
the conduct of programs that are consistent with the overall purposes and objectives of
the office.


13. Provide information and advice on request by local, state and federal agencies
and by private citizens, business enterprises and community organizations on matters
within the scope of its duties subject to its rules on the confidentiality of
information.


14. Advise with and make recommendations to the governor and the legislature on all
matters concerning its objectives.


15. Contract and enter into interagency and intergovernmental agreements pursuant to
title 11, chapter 7, article 3 with any private party or public agency.