A member of the legislature in Arizona cannot hold which of the following positions simultaneously?

In Arizona, members of the legislature are prohibited from holding certain positions simultaneously to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure a separation of powers. The restriction against holding the position of school trustee or teacher while serving in the legislature is rooted in the idea that it could compromise legislative integrity and impartiality.

If a legislator were also a school trustee or a teacher, their ability to make decisions regarding education funding, policy, or legislation could be biased by their dual role. This scenario could create a conflict between their responsibilities as a legislator and their obligations to their educational role.

The other positions listed, such as a city council member, governor, or state judge, possess distinct duty structures and, while there may be conflicts, they do not share the same level of direct and ongoing conflict of interest present in the relationship between a legislator and their potential role as an educator.