Alaska § 39.25.020 - Appointing authorities.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 39.25.020 — Appointing authorities., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39.25.020. Appointing authorities.
(a) The authority to appoint to positions in the state service is as follows: (1) the legislature is the appointing authority for all officers and employees of the legislature and the legislative agencies, but the authority to make appointments may be delegated;
(2) the governor is the appointing authority for all officers and employees of the executive branch, but the authority to make appointments may be delegated;
(3) the chief justice of the supreme court is the appointing authority for all administrative and clerical personnel of the state judicial system, but the authority to make appointments may be delegated;
(4) the board of regents is the appointing authority for all employees of the University of Alaska, but the authority to make appointments may be delegated.
(b) Unless a waiver is granted by the commissioner of administration, an appointing authority may not appoint a person to state service if the person has been convicted under AS 11.56.845 . Before granting a waiver under this subsection, the commissioner shall give notice in writing to the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee of the intent to grant a waiver.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 39.25.020
What does Alaska Statutes § 39.25.020 cover?
Section 39.25.020 ("Appointing authorities.") 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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