Alaska § 29.20.310 - Utility boards.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 29.20.310 — Utility boards., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.20.310. Utility boards.
(a) The governing body of a municipality operating a public utility may provide by ordinance for a utility board of five members and define the board's powers and duties.
(b) As determined by ordinance, members of a utility board are either appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the governing body or are elected at a regular election. The term of a utility board member is two years and until a successor is selected and qualifies. However, the governing body may by ordinance provide for a different term not to exceed four years. The current term of an elected incumbent may not be altered.
(c) Vacancies on a utility board are filled by the mayor. Executive appointments shall be confirmed by the governing body. A person appointed to fill a vacancy on a utility board serves until the expiration of the term for which appointed and until a successor is elected and qualifies.
(d) Unless otherwise provided by ordinance, a utility board shall (1) choose its chairman and secretary;
(2) appoint the manager of the public utility for a term not longer than five years and set the manager's salary;
(3) formulate and enforce the general rules and policies of the utility.
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What does Alaska Statutes § 29.20.310 cover?
Section 29.20.310 ("Utility boards.") 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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