Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 38-703
A. Each eligible political subdivision of this state may submit for approval by the state agency a plan for extending the benefits of title II of the social security act, in conformity with applicable provisions of the social security act, to employees of the eligible political subdivisions. The state agency shall approve each plan and any amendment of the plan if it finds that the plan or amendment of the plan is in conformity with requirements of the state agency, except that a plan shall not be approved unless: