R12-5-2301. Definitions

Unless the context requires otherwise, in this Article: 1. “Appellant” means the person that files a notice of appeal with the Clerk under A.R.S. § 37-215. 2. “Board” means the Land Department Board of Appeals appointed by the Governor under A.R.S. § 37-213(A). 3. “Chairperson” means the Chairperson or, in the Chairperson’s absence or by designation, the Vice-chairperson of the Board. 4. “Clerk” means the person designated by the Board to handle administrative matters for the Board. 5. “Commissioner” means the State Land Commissioner appointed under A.R.S. § 37-131, or the Commissioner’s designee. 6. “Department” means the State Land Department. 7. “Good cause” means a reason that the Board determines is substantial enough to afford a legal excuse. 8. “Party” has the same meaning as prescribed in A.R.S. § 41-1001. 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.