Alaska § 16.05.280 - Removal of board members.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 16.05.280 — Removal of board members., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.05.280. Removal of board members.
The governor may only remove a board member for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or misconduct in office, or because the member while serving on the board is convicted of a misdemeanor for violating a statute or regulation related to fish or game or of a felony, and shall do so by delivering to the member a written copy of the charges and giving the member an opportunity to be heard in person or through counsel at a public hearing before the governor or a designee upon at least 10 days' notice by registered mail. The member may confront and cross-examine adverse witnesses. Upon removal, the governor or a designee shall file in the proper state office the findings and a complete statement of all charges made against the member.
Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 16.05.280
What does Alaska Statutes § 16.05.280 cover?
Section 16.05.280 ("Removal of board members.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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