The Constitution identifies certain boards and commissions which require that the Governor's appointment be approved by the Legislature. In this case, the Governor makes an appointment to be confirmed by a majority vote of the Legislature. Confirmation is generally an easy process and is accomplished during a special joint session between the Alaska Senate and the House of Representatives near the end of each year's legislative session. The fact sheets identify which boards require this confirmation process. Resumes must be submitted for these positions and are forwarded to both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
Statutes provide for many state employees to be designated appointees to boards and commissions.
It is important for state employees to note AS 39.20.185, which states that members of boards and commissions who are state employees are not entitled to per diem when the meeting or other business takes place in the community of which the member is a resident. For compensation information on a particular board or commission, refer to the appropriate fact sheet. The state issues 1099s to report certain reimbursements made directly to the member for expenses incurred as a board or commission member. These include such costs as airline fares, mileage and supplies. Per diem is not reported, nor is the cost of airline tickets if the state purchased the ticket on behalf of a member.