Arizona Laws 41-773. Causes for dismissal or discipline for employee in covered service
A. Each of the following constitutes cause for discipline or dismissal of an employee in covered service:
Terms Used In Arizona Laws 41-773
- Covered service: means that employment status conferring rights of appeal as prescribed in sections 41-782 and 41-783 or Section 41-1830. See Arizona Laws 41-741
- Director: means the director of the department of administration. See Arizona Laws 41-701.01
- Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
- Employee: means all officers and employees of this state, whether in covered service or uncovered service, unless otherwise prescribed. See Arizona Laws 41-741
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Moral turpitude: means an offense, whether a misdemeanor or felony, that is related to extortion, burglary, larceny, bribery, embezzlement, robbery, racketeering, money laundering, forgery, fraud, murder, voluntary manslaughter or a sexual offense that requires the individual to register pursuant to section 13-3821. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- Property: includes both real and personal property. See Arizona Laws 1-215
- State personnel board: means the board established by section 41-781. See Arizona Laws 41-741
1. Fraud or misrepresentation in securing appointment.
2. Incompetency.
3. Inefficiency.
4. Neglect of duty.
5. Insubordination.
6. Dishonesty.
7. Being impaired by alcohol or drugs while on duty.
8. Illegal use or illegal possession of a narcotic or habit-forming drug.
9. Unauthorized absence or absence without leave.
10. Commission of any crime classified as a felony or involving moral turpitude.
11. Discourteous treatment of the public or other employees.
12. Improper political activity.
13. Wilful disobedience.
14. Misuse or unauthorized use of state property.
B. In addition to the causes prescribed by subsection A of this section, the director may establish other causes deemed necessary.
C. The director shall prescribe definitions for each of the causes for dismissal or discipline prescribed or established under this section that shall be used by covered employees and, as applicable, the state personnel board or the law enforcement merit system council in evaluating dismissals and disciplinary actions.