§ 2-242. Resignation to seek public office.

(a)

A member of an appointive board or commission shall resign as a member of the board or commission prior to offering himself or herself for nomination or election to any salaried public office, including city, state or federal offices. A board or commission member shall be deemed to have offered himself or herself for election upon the filing of a nomination paper pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-311, or making a public declaration of candidacy, whichever occurs first.

(b)

This provision applies to members of all city boards or commissions, who have been appointed by the city council, pursuant to its authority under the city charter, including, without limitation all boards and commissions authorized or established by the provisions of this article, the zoning ordinance of the City of Scottsdale and any other provisions of this Code.

(c)

A resignation pursuant to this section shall be made in writing and filed with the city clerk. The resignation shall become effective upon filing with the clerk.

(Ord. No. 2652, § 1, 4-4-94)