ARS § 3-483

3-483 - Associate director; qualifications 3-483. Associate director; qualifications A. The associate director, as appointed and authorized by the director, shall administer and enforce this article and articles 2, 4.1 and 4.3 of this chapter and rules adopted pursuant to those articles. The director may delegate to the associate director any of the director's administrative responsibilities, powers or duties as the director considers to be necessary or desirable for the proper administration of those articles. B. Before appointing the associate director, the director shall consult with the citrus, fruit and vegetable advisory council. C. If the associate director dies, resigns or is discharged, the director shall appoint a successor as soon as practicable. D. The associate director must be experienced in both of the following: 1. Management, budgets and program administration. 2. Citrus, fruit or vegetable quality assurance practices or produce safety procedures.