Ariz. Admin. Code § 2-5.1-101
Unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions govern in this Chapter:
1. "Agency" for purposes of appeal from a disciplinary action, means an employing state entity that takes an appealable disciplinary action against a covered employee in covered service as defined by A.R.S. § 41-741.
2. "Appeal" means a written request filed with the Board by a permanent covered employee in covered service seeking relief from dismissal, involuntary demotion, or suspension of more than 80 working hours.
3. "Appellant" means a permanent covered employee in covered service who files an appeal with the Board.
4. "Complainant" means an employee or former employee as defined in A.R.S. § 38-531 who files a complaint with the Board.
5. "Complaint" means a written request for relief under A.R.S. § 38-532 filed with the Board by an employee or former employee .
6. "Day" means a calendar day, unless otherwise stated.
7. "Deposition" means a form of discovery in which testimony of a witness given under oath or affirmation and subject to cross-examination is recorded in writing prior to a hearing.
8. "Hearing" means an administrative proceeding at which the appellant or complainant and the respondent are given the opportunity to present oral or written evidence.
9. "Hearing officer" means a person appointed by the Board, including any member of the Board to act as the trier of fact.
10. "Respondent" means an agency or individual whose interests are adverse to those of an appellant or complainant or who will be directly affected by the Board's decision.
11. "Subpoena" means a legal document issued under authority of the Board to compel the appearance of a witness at a hearing.
12. "Subpoena duces tecum" means a legal document issued under authority of the Board to compel a witness to appear and to bring specified documents, records, or things.
Ariz. Admin. Code § R2-5.1-101