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AK Stat § 44.19.030 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 1. Powers and Duties.|Sec. 44.19.030. Printing governor's message.

The governor shall have the governor's message printed and distributed to each member of the legislature within 24 hours after it is delivered or with all possible speed.
AK Stat § 44.19.035 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 1. Powers and Duties.|Sec. 44.19.035. Jones Act repeal.

The governor shall use best efforts and all appropriate means to persuade the United States Congress to repeal those provisions of the Jones Act formerly codified at 46 U.S.C. 861, et seq.
AK Stat § 44.19.040 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 2. Succession.|Sec. 44.19.040. Appointment of successor to lieutenant governor.

After taking an initial term of office, the governor shall appoint, from among the officers who head the principal departments of the state government or otherwise, a person to succeed to the office of lieutenant governor if the office of lieutenant governor becomes vacant. The appointment is subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the legislature meeting in joint session. The person designated and confirmed is next in line for succession to the office of lieutenant governor, subject to the pleasure of the governor. If the person designated and confirmed is removed from or vacates the appointment, the governor shall appoint a successor subject to confirmation in the same manner as the person initially appointed.
AK Stat § 44.19.042 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 2. Succession.|Sec. 44.19.042. Succession to office.

If a vacancy occurs in the office of governor and the regularly elected lieutenant governor succeeds to the office of governor as provided by art. III, § 11, of the constitution, or if the office of lieutenant governor otherwise becomes vacant, the person designated as next successor to the office of lieutenant governor as provided in AS 44.19.040 succeeds to the office of lieutenant governor for the remainder of the term vacated, or until a special election is held. When the person appointed under AS 44.19.040 succeeds to the office of lieutenant governor, the governor shall appoint a person to succeed to the office of lieutenant governor in case of a subsequent vacancy.
AK Stat § 44.19.044 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 2. Succession.|Sec. 44.19.044. Special election in case of second vacancy in office of governor.

If the regularly elected lieutenant governor succeeds to the office of governor as provided in the constitution and thereafter, during the same regular gubernatorial term, the office of governor again becomes vacant, the appointed lieutenant governor succeeds to the office of acting governor until a special election to elect a governor and lieutenant governor is held.
AK Stat § 44.19.046 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 2. Succession.|Sec. 44.19.046. Simultaneous vacancies.

If vacancies in the office of governor and the office of lieutenant governor occur simultaneously, the person appointed under AS 44.19.040 succeeds directly to the office of acting governor until successors to the respective offices are elected in a special election.
AK Stat § 44.19.141 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 3. Office of Management and Budget.|Sec. 44.19.141. Alaska office of management and budget.

There is in the Office of the Governor the Alaska office of management and budget.
AK Stat § 44.19.142 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 3. Office of Management and Budget.|Sec. 44.19.142. Director.

The office of management and budget is administered by a director who is appointed by, and serves at the pleasure of, the governor.
AK Stat § 44.19.143 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 3. Office of Management and Budget.|Sec. 44.19.143. Personnel.

The director shall employ such personnel as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of AS 44.19.141 - 44.19.152 and the relevant provisions of AS 37.07.
AK Stat § 44.19.144 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 3. Office of Management and Budget.|Sec. 44.19.144. Powers and duties of the director.

(a) The director shall (1) supervise and administer the activities of the office; (2) advise the governor on matters of comprehensive state planning. (3) [Repealed, § 35 ch 126 SLA 1994.]  (b) The director may (1) with the written concurrence of the governor, enter into contracts and subcontracts on behalf of the state to carry out the provisions of AS 44.19.141 - 44.19.152; contracting under this paragraph is governed by AS 36.30 (State Procurement Code); (2) act for the state in the initiation, investigation, evaluation of or participation in any program relative to the stated purpose of AS 44.19.141 - 44.19.152 that may involve more than one government or governmental unit; (3) on behalf of the state, accept and expend any gifts or grants made to the state with the approval of the governor when the gifts or grants were made for the purposes of furthering the objectives of the office.
AK Stat § 44.19.145 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 3. Office of Management and Budget.|Sec. 44.19.145. Functions and duties of the office; authority to establish coordinating and advisory planning groups.

(a) The office shall (1) provide technical assistance to the governor and the legislature in identifying long range goals and objectives for the state and its political subdivisions; (2) prepare and maintain a state comprehensive development plan; (3) provide information and assistance to state agencies to aid in governmental coordination and unity in the preparation of agency plans and programs; (4) review planning within state government as may be necessary for receipt of federal, state, or other funds; (5) participate with other countries, provinces, states, or subdivisions of them in international or interstate planning, and assist the state's local governments, governmental conferences, and councils in planning and coordinating their activities; (6) encourage educational and research programs that further state planning and development, and provide administrative and technical services for them; (7) publish statistical information or other documentary material that will further the provisions and intent of AS 44.19.141 - 44.19.152; (8) assist the governor and the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development in coordinating state agency activities that have an effect on the solution of local and regional development problems; (9) serve as a clearinghouse for information, data, and other materials that may be helpful or necessary to federal, state, or local governmental agencies in discharging their respective responsibilities or in obtaining federal or state financial or technical assistance; (10) review all proposals for the location of capital improvements by any state agency and advise and make recommendations concerning location of these capital improvements; (11) [Repealed, E.O. No. 106, § 15 (2003).]  (12) conduct internal audits of agencies and programs within the executive branch of state government. (b) The office shall, in carrying out its functions, consult with local, regional, state, and federal officials, private groups and individuals, and with officials of other countries, provinces, and states, and may hold public hearings to obtain information for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of AS 44.19.141 - 44.19.152. (c) The governor may establish coordinating or advisory planning groups. (d) The office shall (1) coordinate its services and activities with those of other state departments and agencies to the fullest extent possible to avoid duplication; (2) [Repealed, § 35 ch 126 SLA 1994.]  (3) cooperate with the University of Alaska and other appropriate public and private institutions in research and investigations.
AK Stat § 44.19.147 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 3. Office of Management and Budget.|Sec. 44.19.147. Internal audit records.

The office shall keep a complete file of internal audit reports resulting from audits conducted under AS 44.19.145(a), and a complete file of the internal audit work papers and other related supportive material. Internal audit work papers and other related supportive material are confidential, and internal audit reports are confidential until released by the governor. However, internal audit work papers and other related supportive material containing information, data, estimates, and statistics obtained during the course of an audit conducted under AS 44.19.145(a) may be kept confidential only to the extent required by law applicable to the agency from which the material is or was obtained.
AK Stat § 44.19.152 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 3. Office of Management and Budget.|Sec. 44.19.152. Definitions.

In AS 44.19.141 - 44.19.152, (1) “director” means the director of the office of management and budget; (2) “office” means the Alaska office of management and budget.
AK Stat § 44.19.600 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 4. Alaska Human Relations Commission.|Sec. 44.19.600. Creation of commission; composition.

(a) There is created in the Office of the Governor the Alaska Human Relations Commission. (b) The commission consists of two executive-branch members and seven public members, appointed by the governor, who serve at the pleasure of the governor. (c) At least one public member must be a person who manages a household that includes the person's spouse and at least one child and who is not otherwise employed. At least one public member must be under the age of 21 at the time of appointment.
AK Stat § 44.19.602 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 4. Alaska Human Relations Commission.|Sec. 44.19.602. Appointment; officers.

(a) The members shall be appointed on a nonpartisan and nondiscriminatory basis by the governor. In making the appointments, the governor shall give due consideration to (1) the recommendations made by civic organizations, women's organizations, educational and vocational groups, employer groups, labor unions, church groups, homemakers' clubs and organizations, and other groups having an interest in the welfare and status of women; (2) statewide geographical representation of the commission; (3) minority and low-income representation; (4) representation of senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and persons from a variety of occupational categories; and (5) representation of persons with different marital statuses and persons with various numbers of children. (b) The commission shall elect one of its members as chair. The chair may appoint other officers as necessary.
AK Stat § 44.19.604 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 4. Alaska Human Relations Commission.|Sec. 44.19.604. Terms of office; compensation.

(a) The term of office of a member of the commission is three years. Terms shall be staggered. A member may not serve more than six consecutive years. (b) A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. A person appointed to a vacancy serves for the unexpired portion of a term. (c) Public members of the commission receive no compensation for their services but are entitled to per diem and travel allowances authorized by law for other boards and commissions.
AK Stat § 44.19.606 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 4. Alaska Human Relations Commission.|Sec. 44.19.606. Meetings.

A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for conducting business and exercising the powers of the commission. The commission shall meet at the call of the chairperson, at the request of the majority of the members, or at a regularly scheduled time as determined by a majority of the members.
AK Stat § 44.19.608 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 4. Alaska Human Relations Commission.|Sec. 44.19.608. Purpose and powers relating to women's issues.

(a) A purpose of the commission is to improve the status of women in the state by conducting research, by serving as a referral service for information and education that will help women avail themselves of existing resources to meet their needs, and by making and implementing recommendations on the opportunities, needs, problems, and contributions of women in the state including (1) education; (2) homemaking; (3) civil and legal rights; and (4) labor and employment. (b) To accomplish this purpose, the commission may (1) act as a clearinghouse and coordinating body for government and nongovernment information relating to the status of women; (2) cooperate with public and private agencies in joint efforts to study and resolve problems relating to the status of women in Alaska; (3) accumulate and compile information concerning discrimination against women; (4) disseminate the results of research and compilation of data acquired under (3) of this subsection by publication and other methods such as public hearings, conferences, and seminars; (5) study and analyze all facts relating to Alaska laws, regulations, and guidelines with respect to equal protection for women under the state constitution; (6) recommend legislative and administrative action on equal treatment and opportunities for women; (7) encourage women to utilize their capabilities and to assume leadership roles; (8) encourage the development of regional and municipal women's councils or commissions.
AK Stat § 44.19.610 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 4. Alaska Human Relations Commission.|Sec. 44.19.610. Duties relating to children's issues.

(a) The commission shall develop a comprehensive statewide plan that identifies the needs of children and youth, individually and as they relate to their families, and make recommendations to enhance their quality of life. In meeting this charge, the commission may (1) recommend the services and programs that should be available for children and families in the areas of child care, health, social services, education, special education, child protection, parent and staff training, nutrition, poverty, mental health, safety, and employment of youth; (2) identify the service needs of children and where gaps and overlaps in services exist; (3) monitor the emerging needs of and problems facing children, and develop effective, comprehensive, and coordinated strategies to address those needs and problems; (4) develop and recommend adoption of a process for monitoring and evaluating children's programs; (5) provide opportunities for the public to participate in the planning and development of children's programs and policies; (6) receive and act upon requests for recommendations from parents, state officials, members of state advisory committees, legislators, representatives of the state court system, and providers of children's services on matters related to children and youth; (7) meet with and make recommendations to state officials and members of advisory committees who are responsible for the expenditure of state and federal money and provide recommendations to the legislature and the department on structural and procedural changes, contracting of services, establishment of standards, and the consolidation of efforts designed to deliver services in a more cost-effective manner; (8) serve as a statewide clearinghouse for government and nongovernment programs and resources relating to children, youth, and families; (9) serve as an advocate for the interests of children by informing the public, including leaders of the business community, educators, local and state officials, the legal system, and the communications media of the nature and scope of problems faced by children; (10) coordinate efforts and consult and cooperate with persons, departments, organizations, and groups, including other boards and commissions, interested in the problems and concerns of children and youth; and (11) make recommendations to the governor, legislature, and state officials with respect to legislation, regulations, and appropriations for programs or services that benefit children and youth.
AK Stat § 44.19.612 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 4. Alaska Human Relations Commission.|Sec. 44.19.612. General powers.

The commission may (1) use voluntary and uncompensated services of private persons and organizations as may be made available to the commission; (2) select and retain the services of consultants whose advice is considered necessary to assist the commission in obtaining information; (3) establish standing committees among the members to investigate and make recommendations on various areas of concern; (4) create task forces composed of commission members and other experts as needed; (5) hold public hearings; (6) establish and maintain an office in Anchorage, or at a location determined to be the most appropriate location by a majority vote of the commission, and hire an executive director and technical and clerical staff that are necessary to perform the duties of the commission; (7) accept monetary gifts or grants from the federal government or an agency of it, from any charitable foundation or professional association or from any other reputable sources for implementation of any program necessary or desirable for carrying out the purposes of the commission; (8) take other actions reasonably necessary to carry out the duties of the commission.
AK Stat § 44.19.614 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 4. Alaska Human Relations Commission.|Sec. 44.19.614. Methodology.

(a) When conducting research, acting as a referral service, serving as a forum for ideas, and developing recommendations related to the welfare of women, the commission shall solicit and consider information and views from a variety of constituencies in order to represent the broad spectrum of diversity that exists with respect to possible approaches for meeting women's needs in the state. (b) In formulating the strategy to address the needs of and problems facing children, the commission shall actively solicit advice and information from children and youth of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds. The commission shall also seek advice and information from parents and children's services providers, including those with expertise in the areas of mental health, health care, prenatal care, adolescent drug and alcohol treatment, education, special education, early childhood education, early childhood special education, nonprofit funding sources, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, child care, dependence, delinquency and the justice system, minority issues, and family support systems.
AK Stat § 44.19.616 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 4. Alaska Human Relations Commission.|Sec. 44.19.616. Annual report.

The commission shall prepare and publish an annual report on the status of children and women in the state, the commission's proceedings for the previous calendar year, and its recommendations and proposals for change. The commission shall provide the governor with copies of the report by the 15th day of each regular legislative session and notify the legislature that the report is available.
AK Stat § 44.19.618 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 4. Alaska Human Relations Commission.|Sec. 44.19.618. Technical assistance and staff support.

The executive branch departments shall cooperate with the commission and provide technical assistance to the commission upon the request of the commission. The commission may use legal, technical, secretarial, and administrative services as may be provided by the governor.
AK Stat § 44.19.641 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 5. Alaska Criminal Justice Commission.|Sec. 44.19.641. Creation of commission.

The Alaska Criminal Justice Commission is established in the Office of the Governor.
AK Stat § 44.19.642 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 5. Alaska Criminal Justice Commission.|Sec. 44.19.642. Membership; staff.

(a) The commission consists of 14 members as follows: (1) the chief justice of the Alaska Supreme Court or another active or retired justice of the supreme court or an active or retired judge of the court of appeals designated by the chief justice; (2) an active or retired superior court judge designated by the chief justice for a three-year term; (3) an active or retired district court judge designated by the chief justice for a three-year term; (4) a member of the Alaska Native community designated by the Alaska Native Justice Center for a three-year term; (5) the attorney general or a designee of the attorney general; (6) the public defender or a designee of the public defender; (7) the commissioner of corrections or the commissioner's designee; (8) the commissioner of public safety or the commissioner's designee; (9) the chief executive officer of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority or the chief executive officer's designee for a three-year term; (10) an active duty member of a municipal law enforcement agency appointed by the governor for a three-year term; (11) one victims' rights advocate appointed by the governor for a three-year term; (12) one nonvoting member, serving ex officio, who is a member of the senate appointed by the president of the senate; (13) one nonvoting member, serving ex officio, who is a member of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and (14) one nonvoting member, serving ex officio, who is the commissioner of health and social services or the commissioner's designee. (b) A member appointed under (a)(10) or (11) of this section serves at the pleasure of the governor and may be reappointed. (c) The commission shall, by majority vote of the membership, elect a chair and other officers it considers necessary from among its membership to serve on a yearly basis. (d) The Alaska Judicial Council shall provide staff and administrative support to the commission.
AK Stat § 44.19.643 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 5. Alaska Criminal Justice Commission.|Sec. 44.19.643. Compensation.

Members of the commission serve without compensation but are entitled to per diem and travel expenses authorized for boards and commissions under AS 39.20.180.
AK Stat § 44.19.644 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 44. State Government|Chapter 19. Office of the Governor|Article 5. Alaska Criminal Justice Commission.|Sec. 44.19.644. Meetings.

A majority of the members constitutes a quorum for conducting business and exercising the powers of the commission. The commission shall meet at least quarterly, at the call of the chair, at the request of the majority of the members, or at a regularly scheduled time as determined by a majority of the members. The commission shall keep a record of its proceedings and make these records available for public inspection.