Alaska § 29.20.180 - Filling a vacancy.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 29.20.180 — Filling a vacancy., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.20.180. Filling a vacancy.
(a) If a vacancy occurs in a governing body, the remaining members shall, within 30 days unless a different period is provided by ordinance, appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. If less than 30 days remain in a term, a vacancy may not be filled.
(b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, if the membership is reduced to fewer than the number required to constitute a quorum, the remaining members shall, within seven days, appoint a number of qualified persons to constitute a quorum.
(c) A person appointed under this section serves until the next regular election, when a successor shall be elected to serve the balance of the term.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 29.20.180
What does Alaska Statutes § 29.20.180 cover?
Section 29.20.180 ("Filling a vacancy.") 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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