Bill > HB2681

This bill amends Arizona law regarding the county employee merit system, specifically concerning dismissals, suspensions, or reductions in rank. The key change is that employees now have ten **business days** instead of ten **calendar days** to appeal such actions after receiving a written order detailing the reasons. This provides employees with more time to prepare their appeal. The bill also clarifies that hearings conducted by a single hearing officer appointed by the commission are generally open to the public unless the hearing officer finds good cause to close them, and it establishes a process for requesting a change of hearing officer if a fair and impartial hearing is not possible.

Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84527