1. 1. “Appellant” means the person that files a notice of appeal with the Clerk under A.R.S. § 37-215.
2. 2. “Board” means the Land Department Board of Appeals appointed by the Governor under A.R.S. § 37-213(A).
3. 3. “Chairperson” means the Chairperson or, in the Chairperson’s absence or by designation, the Vice-chairperson of the Board.
4. 4. “Clerk” means the person designated by the Board to handle administrative matters for the Board.
5. 5. “Commissioner” means the State Land Commissioner appointed under A.R.S. § 37-131, or the Commissioner’s designee.
6. 6. “Department” means the State Land Department.
7. 7. “Good cause” means a reason that the Board determines is substantial enough to afford a legal excuse.
8. 8. “Party” has the same meaning as prescribed in A.R.S. § 41-1001.
9. 9. “Person” means an individual, limited liability company, corporation, association, partnership, receiver, trustee, guardian, executor, administrator, fiduciary representative, group acting as a unit, and any department, agency, or instrumentality of the state or a political subdivision.

Unless the context requires otherwise, in this Article:

Historical Note

Adopted effective September 9, 1983 (Supp. 83-5). Section R12-5-2301 renumbered from Section R12-5-901 (Supp. 93-3). Former Section R12-5-2301 renumbered to R12-5-2315, new Section R12-5-2301 adopted effective November 27, 1995 (Supp. 95-4). Amended by final rulemaking at 13 A.A.R. 4216, effective February 2, 2008 (Supp. 07-4).