Alaska § 39.52.160 - Improper representation.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 39.52.160 — Improper representation., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39.52.160. Improper representation.
(a) A public officer may not represent, advise, or assist a person in any matter pending before the administrative unit that the officer serves, if the representation, advice, or assistance is (1) for compensation, unless the representation, advice, assistance, and compensation are required by statute, regulation, or court rule, or is otherwise customary; or
(2) without compensation, but rendered to benefit a personal or financial interest of the public officer.
(b) This section does not prohibit activities related to collective bargaining.
(c) This section does not preclude a nonsalaried member of a board or commission from representing, advising, or assisting in any matter in which the member has a personal or financial interest regulated by the board or commission on which the member serves, except that the member must act in accordance with AS 39.52.220 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 39.52.160
What does Alaska Statutes § 39.52.160 cover?
Section 39.52.160 ("Improper representation.") 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.
How do I cite Alaska § 39.52.160?
A common citation format is "Alaska Statutes § 39.52.160" (Alaska). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alaska law?
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How does Alaska § 39.52.160 apply to my situation?
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