An Arizona Certificate of Disclosure* (also known as a Statement of Economic Interests) is a document filed with the Arizona Secretary of State that discloses the financial interests of certain elected and appointed public officials, candidates for public office, and lobbyists in the state of Arizona. It is used to ensure transparency in the political process and to prevent conflicts of interest. There are two types of Arizona Certificates of Disclosure*: the Annual Certificate of Disclosure and the Initial Certificate of Disclosure. The Annual Certificate of Disclosure must be filed each year by certain public officials, candidates, and lobbyists. It is a statement of economic interests that discloses investments, income, liabilities, and gifts, among other items. The Initial Certificate of Disclosure must be filed by candidates for elective office and by lobbyists. It is a filing that discloses the same information as the Annual Certificate of Disclosure, but is only filed once.
An Arizona Certificate of Disclosure* (also known as a Statement of Economic Interests) is a document filed with the Arizona Secretary of State that discloses the financial interests of certain elected and appointed public officials, candidates for public office, and lobbyists in the state of Arizona. It is used to ensure transparency in the political process and to prevent conflicts of interest. There are two types of Arizona Certificates of Disclosure*: the Annual Certificate of Disclosure and the Initial Certificate of Disclosure. The Annual Certificate of Disclosure must be filed each year by certain public officials, candidates, and lobbyists. It is a statement of economic interests that discloses investments, income, liabilities, and gifts, among other items. The Initial Certificate of Disclosure must be filed by candidates for elective office and by lobbyists. It is a filing that discloses the same information as the Annual Certificate of Disclosure, but is only filed once.