The Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority is seeking a citizen volunteer for an appointed position on its Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board. The four-year term is scheduled to begin Jan. 1, 2027.
The board meets several times during the year to consider PSPRS membership matters brought before it. The vacancy announcement does not provide a set meeting calendar or describe particular matters that may come before the board.
### Residency and experience
Applicants must live in either the Central Yavapai Fire District or the Chino Valley Fire District, according to the authority’s announcement. Experience in personnel administration is preferred. The announcement does not describe that experience as a requirement.
The position is a citizen appointment, rather than one of the seats elected by fire authority employees. Anyone considering applying should confirm that they meet the district residency condition and review the application information provided by the authority.
### How the board is made up
Arizona law sets the Local Board’s membership at five people. One is a member of the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority Fire Board, who serves as chair. Two are elected by employees who are members of the PSPRS system. The remaining two seats are held by appointed citizens.
The announced opening is for one of those citizen seats. The vacancy notice describes the board’s role as addressing PSPRS membership matters, but does not give further details about the scope of individual decisions or the amount of time required of a member beyond saying that meetings take place several times a year.
### Application deadline and next steps
Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2026. The authority says it will schedule interviews after reviewing the applications, with an appointment to follow that process. The announcement does not state how many applicants will be interviewed or give a date for the appointment.
The vacancy notice includes an online application submission option on the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Authority website. Applicants can also contact the authority with questions at 928-772-7711. The notice does not list compensation, specific meeting dates or additional application requirements beyond the residency condition and the preference for personnel administration experience.
The opening offers an eligible resident an opportunity to serve on a local board dealing with PSPRS membership matters. Residents who want to be considered should allow time to complete and submit the application before the stated deadline. The application review and interview process will take place after submissions close, according to the authority.