Any person elected or appointed to fill a vacancy, after filing his official oath and bond, if a bond is required, possesses all the rights and powers and is subject to all the liabilities, duties and obligations of the officer who previously occupied the office.
A.R.S. § 38-361
Powers and duties of successor in office
Official source: Arizona State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Arizona statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.