Alaska § 29.20.280 - Vacancy in the office of mayor.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 29.20.280 — Vacancy in the office of mayor., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29.20.280. Vacancy in the office of mayor.
(a) The governing body shall, by two-thirds concurring vote, declare the office of mayor vacant only when the person elected (1) fails to qualify or take office within 30 days after election or appointment;
(2) unless excused by the governing body, is physically absent for 90 consecutive days;
(3) resigns and the resignation is accepted;
(4) is physically or mentally unable to perform the duties of office;
(5) is convicted of a felony or of an offense involving a violation of the oath of office;
(6) is convicted of a felony or misdemeanor described in AS 15.56 ;
(7) is convicted of a violation of AS 15.13 ;
(8) no longer physically resides in the municipality; or
(9) if a member of the governing body in a second class city, misses three consecutive regular meetings and is not excused.
(b) A vacancy in the office of mayor occurring six months before a regular election shall be filled by the governing body. The person appointed serves until the next regular election when a successor is elected to serve the balance of the term. If a member of the governing body is appointed mayor, the member shall resign the seat on the governing body. If a vacancy occurs more than six months before a regular election, the governing body shall call a special election to fill the unexpired term.
(c) Notwithstanding (b) of this section, a vacancy in the office of mayor of a second class city shall be filled by and from the council. A mayor appointed under this subsection serves the balance of the term to which appointed, except the mayor may serve only while a member of the council.
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Source: official Alaska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 29.20.280 ("Vacancy in the office of mayor.") 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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