Arizona Administrative Code Title 2 - ADMINISTRATION
Here’s a structured overview of Title 2 – ADMINISTRATION of the Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.):
📚 What is Title 2?
The Arizona Administrative Code is organized into Titles by subject. Title 2 covers "Administration", managing internal state operations—personnel, benefits, procurement, ethics, and oversight. (law.cornell.edu, apps.azsos.gov)
🗂️ Key Chapters in Title 2
1. Chapter 5 – Department of Administration: State Personnel System
Governs Arizona’s personnel rules, including work‑week definitions, hours, telework, outside employment, leaves (like FMLA), separations, furloughs, and grievances.
Most sections were updated in Supplement 24‑3 (Sept 30, 2024). (apps.azsos.gov)
Latest amendments (as of June 4, 2025) reflect implementation of legislative changes from Laws 2024, Ch. 249 via executive order. (hr.az.gov)
2. Chapter 6 – Department of Administration: Benefit Services Division
Addresses state employee benefits: insurance plans, eligibility, appeals, plus general provisions.
While originating in 2009, some sections may have expired per A.R.S. § 41‑1056(E). (regulations.justia.com)
3. Chapter 7 – Department of Administration: State Procurement Office
Establishes procurement rules: competition, emergency purchases, demonstration projects, GSA contracting, and public-private partnerships.
Latest codification in Supplement 22‑3 (Sept 30, 2022). (apps.azsos.gov)
4. Chapter 20 – Citizens Clean Elections Commission
Covers rule‑making procedures, public comment periods, ex parte communications, enforcement and financial disclosure rules for Clean Elections Commission activities.
Updated via Supplement 23‑4 (Dec 31, 2023). (apps.azsos.gov)
🧭 How the Code is Maintained
The A.A.C. is updated quarterly. Supplement issues (e.g., 25‑1) are published approximately 3–4 weeks after each quarter ends (azsos.gov).
Official PDF chapters now include digital signatures for integrity. (azsos.gov)
✅ Summary Table
| Chapter | Division | Key Coverage | Last Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Personnel | Work hours, telework, FMLA, separations | 24‑3 (Sept 2024); updates effective June 4, 2025 |
| 6 | Benefits | Insurance eligibility, appeals | Established 2009; some sections expired |
| 7 | Procurement | Contracting rules, emergency purchases | 22‑3 (Sept 2022) |
| 20 | Clean Elections | Public comment, rulemaking, ethics | 23‑4 (Dec 2023) |
🛠️ How Can You Dive Deeper?
To view chapter PDFs, visit the AZ Secretary of State’s site under Arizona Administrative Code → Browse by Title & Chapter. (apps.azsos.gov, hr.az.gov, azsos.gov, apps.azsos.gov, apps.azsos.gov)
To analyze a specific section—for instance, 2 A.A.C. 5 – R2‑5A‑503 (outside employment)—open the relevant supplement and check the Historical Note for effective dates and amendments.
For more precision, you can request direct citations or PDFs of any Chapter or Section (e.g., telework rules, procurement ethics).
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