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AK Stat § 39.52.240 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 3. Disclosure and Action to Prevent Violations.|Sec. 39.52.240. Advisory opinions.

(a) Upon the written request of a designated supervisor or a board or commission, the attorney general shall issue opinions interpreting this chapter. The requester must supply any additional information requested by the attorney general in order to issue the opinion. Within 60 days after receiving a complete request, the attorney general shall issue an advisory opinion on the question. (b) The attorney general may offer oral advice if delay would cause substantial inconvenience or detriment to the requesting party. (c) The designated supervisor or a board or commission shall make a written determination based on the advice of the attorney general. If the advice of the attorney general provides more than one way for a public officer to avoid or correct a problem found under AS 39.52.110 - 39.52.190, the designated supervisor or the board or commission shall, after consultation with the officer, determine the alternative that is most appropriate and advise the officer of any action required of the officer to avoid or correct the problem. (d) A public officer is not liable under this chapter for any action carried out in accordance with a determination made under AS 39.52.210 - 39.52.240 if the officer fully disclosed all relevant facts reasonably necessary to the determination. (e) The attorney general may reconsider, revoke, or modify an advisory opinion at any time, including upon a showing that material facts were omitted or misstated in the request for the opinion. (f) A person may rely on an advisory opinion that is currently in effect. (g) A request for advice made under (a) of this section is confidential. (h) The attorney general shall post on the Alaska Online Public Notice System (AS 44.62.175), with sufficient deletions to prevent disclosure of the persons whose identities are confidential under (g) of this section, the advisory opinions issued under this section that the attorney general determines to be of major import because of their general applicability to executive branch officers.
AK Stat § 39.52.250 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 3. Disclosure and Action to Prevent Violations.|Sec. 39.52.250. Advice to former public officers.

(a) A former public officer may request, in writing, an opinion from the attorney general interpreting this chapter. The attorney general shall give advice in accordance with AS 39.52.240(a) or (b) and publish opinions in accordance with AS 39.52.240(h). (b) A former public officer is not liable under this chapter for any action carried out in accordance with the advice of the attorney general issued under this section, if the public officer fully disclosed all relevant facts reasonably necessary to the issuance of the advice.
AK Stat § 39.52.260 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 3. Disclosure and Action to Prevent Violations.|Sec. 39.52.260. Designated supervisor's report and attorney general review.

(a) A designated supervisor shall quarterly submit a report to the attorney general which states the facts, circumstances, and disposition of any disclosure made under AS 39.52.210 - 39.52.240. (b) The attorney general shall review determinations reported under this section. The attorney general may request additional information from a supervisor concerning a specific disclosure and its disposition. (c) The report prepared under this section is confidential and not available for public inspection unless formal proceedings under AS 39.52.350 are initiated based on the report. If formal proceedings are initiated, the relevant portions of the report are public documents open to inspection. The attorney general shall, however, make available to the public a summary of the reports received under this section, with sufficient deletions to prevent disclosure of a person's identity. (d) The attorney general shall submit to the personnel board a copy of the quarterly reports received from designated supervisors under (a) of this section together with a report on the attorney general's review conducted under (b) of this section.
AK Stat § 39.52.270 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 3. Disclosure and Action to Prevent Violations.|Sec. 39.52.270. Disclosure statements.

(a) A public officer required to file a disclosure statement under this chapter shall meet the requirements of this subsection in making the disclosure. When the public officer files a disclosure statement under this chapter, the public officer signing the disclosure shall certify that, to the best of the public officer's knowledge, the statement is true, correct, and complete. The disclosure must state that, in addition to any other penalty or punishment that may apply, a person who submits a false statement that the person does not believe to be true is punishable under AS 11.56.200 - 11.56.240. (b) A designated supervisor who receives a disclosure statement under AS 39.52.110 - 39.52.220 shall review it. If the designated supervisor believes that there is a possibility that the activity or situation reported in a disclosure statement filed under AS 39.52.110 - 39.52.190 may result in a violation of this chapter, the designated supervisor shall take appropriate steps under AS 39.52.210 - 39.52.240. Failure of the designated supervisor to proceed under AS 39.52.210 - 39.52.240 does not relieve the public officer of the public officer's obligations under those statutes. (c) In this section, “disclosure statement” means a report or written notice filed under AS 39.52.110 - 39.52.220.
AK Stat § 39.52.320 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 4. Complaints; Hearing Procedures.|Sec. 39.52.320. Dismissal before formal proceedings.

If, after investigation, it appears that there is no probable cause to believe that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the attorney general shall dismiss the complaint. The attorney general shall communicate disposition of the matter promptly to the complainant under AS 39.52.335(c) and to the subject of the complaint.
AK Stat § 39.52.330 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 4. Complaints; Hearing Procedures.|Sec. 39.52.330. Corrective or preventive action.

After determining that the conduct of the subject of a complaint does not warrant a hearing under AS 39.52.360, the attorney general shall recommend action to correct or prevent a violation of this chapter. The attorney general shall communicate the recommended action to the complainant and the subject of the complaint. The subject of the complaint shall comply with the attorney general's recommendation.
AK Stat § 39.52.340 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 4. Complaints; Hearing Procedures.|Sec. 39.52.340. Confidentiality.

(a) Except as provided in AS 39.52.335, before the initiation of formal proceedings under AS 39.52.350, the complaint and all other documents and information regarding an investigation conducted under this chapter or obtained by the attorney general during the investigation are confidential and not subject to inspection by the public. In the case of a complaint concerning the governor, lieutenant governor, or attorney general, all meetings of the personnel board concerning the complaint and investigation before the determination of probable cause are closed to the public. If, in the course of an investigation or probable cause determination, the attorney general finds evidence of probable criminal activity, the attorney general shall transmit a statement and factual findings limited to that activity to the appropriate law enforcement agency. If the attorney general finds evidence of a probable violation of AS 15.13, the attorney general shall transmit a statement to that effect and factual findings limited to the probable violation to the Alaska Public Offices Commission. The attorney general and all persons contacted during the course of an investigation shall maintain confidentiality regarding the existence of the investigation. (b) It is not a violation of this section for a person to contact an attorney or to participate in a criminal investigation. (c) The subject of the complaint may, in writing, waive the confidentiality protection of this section.
AK Stat § 39.52.350 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 4. Complaints; Hearing Procedures.|Sec. 39.52.350. Probable cause for hearing.

(a) If the attorney general determines that there is probable cause to believe that a knowing violation of this chapter or a violation that cannot be corrected under AS 39.52.330 has occurred, or that the subject of a complaint failed to comply with a recommendation for corrective or preventive action, the attorney general shall initiate formal proceedings by serving a copy of an accusation upon the subject of the accusation. The accusation shall specifically set out the alleged violation. After service, the accusation is a public document open to inspection. Except as provided in AS 39.52.370(c), all subsequent proceedings are open to the public. (b) The subject of the accusation shall file an answer with the attorney general within 20 days after service of the accusation, or at a later time specified by the attorney general. If the subject of the accusation fails to timely answer, the allegations are considered admitted. (c) If the subject of the accusation denies that a violation of this chapter has occurred, the attorney general shall refer the matter to the personnel board, which shall notify the chief administrative law judge (AS 44.64.010), who shall appoint an administrative law judge to serve as a hearing officer to conduct a hearing. (d) If the subject of the accusation admits a violation of this chapter, the attorney general shall refer the matter to the personnel board to impose penalties under AS 39.52.410, 39.52.440, and 39.52.450, as appropriate.
AK Stat § 39.52.360 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 4. Complaints; Hearing Procedures.|Sec. 39.52.360. Hearings.

(a) The hearing officer may convene a prehearing conference to set a time and place for the hearing, and for stipulation as to matters of fact and to simplify issues, identify and schedule prehearing matters, and resolve other similar matters before the hearing. (b) The hearing officer may administer oaths, hold hearings, and take testimony. Upon application by a party to the hearing, the hearing officer may issue subpoenas under AS 39.52.380. (c) The attorney general shall present the charges before the hearing officer. At a hearing, the attorney general has the burden of demonstrating by a preponderance of the evidence that the subject of the accusation has, by act or omission, violated this chapter. (d) The parties to a hearing are the attorney general and the subject of the accusation. The subject of an accusation may be represented by counsel. Each party has an opportunity to be heard and cross-examine witnesses, who shall testify under oath. (e) The Administrative Procedure Act does not apply to hearings under this section, except as provided in AS 39.52.380. (f) Technical rules of evidence do not apply, but the hearing officer's findings must be based upon reliable and relevant evidence. All testimony and other evidence taken at the hearing must be recorded and the evidence maintained. Copies of transcripts of the hearing record are available to the subject of the accusation at the subject's expense; however, upon request, a copy of the recording of the hearing must be furnished without charge to the subject of the accusation. (g) At the conclusion of the formal hearing, the hearing officer may direct either or both parties to submit proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation to be filed within 10 days after the conclusion of the hearing. (h) Within 30 days after the conclusion of a formal hearing, the hearing officer shall serve a written report on the personnel board and the parties, unless the personnel board grants an extension of time. The report must contain the officer's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation. The hearing officer shall submit the record to the personnel board.
AK Stat § 39.52.370 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 4. Complaints; Hearing Procedures.|Sec. 39.52.370. Personnel board action.

(a) Within 10 days after receipt of the hearing officer's report, either party may protest the officer's findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation, and, if a protest is filed, shall serve a copy on the other party. Oral argument before the personnel board must be provided only if requested by either party. The board chair shall set the deadline for submission of requests for oral argument, and set the dates for submission of briefs and oral argument before the board, if requested. (b) The board may issue subpoenas under AS 39.52.380, and may, for good cause shown, augment the hearing record, in whole or in part, or hold a hearing de novo. (c) The personnel board shall review each report submitted by a hearing officer and shall either adopt or amend the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendation of the officer. Deliberations of the personnel board must be conducted in sessions not open to the public. (d) If the personnel board determines that a violation occurred, it may impose the penalties in AS 39.52.410, 39.52.440, and 39.52.450, as appropriate. If the board determines that no violation occurred, the board shall issue a written order of dismissal. (e) The personnel board secretary shall promptly notify the parties and the public officer's designated supervisor of the board's action. (f) The subject of the accusation may appeal the personnel board's decision by filing an appeal in the superior court as provided in the Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure.
AK Stat § 39.52.380 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 4. Complaints; Hearing Procedures.|Sec. 39.52.380. Subpoenas.

(a) As provided in AS 39.52.310(g), 39.52.360(b), and 39.52.370(b), the attorney general, independent counsel retained under AS 39.52.310(c), a hearing officer, the subject of an accusation, and the personnel board may summon witnesses and require the production of records, books, and papers by the issuance of subpoenas. (b) Subpoenas must be served in the manner prescribed by AS 44.62.430 and Rule 45 of the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure. Failure or refusal to obey a subpoena issued under this chapter is punishable as contempt in the manner provided by law and court rule. The superior court may compel obedience to the subpoena in the same manner as prescribed for obedience to a subpoena issued by the court.
AK Stat § 39.52.390 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 4. Complaints; Hearing Procedures.|Sec. 39.52.390. Service.

Service of an accusation must be accomplished in accordance with Rule 4 of the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure. Service of any other pleading, motion, or other document must be accomplished in accordance with Rule 5 of the Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure.
AK Stat § 39.52.410 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 5. Enforcement; Remedies.|Sec. 39.52.410. Violations; penalties for misconduct.

(a) If the personnel board determines that a public employee has violated this chapter, it (1) shall order the employee to stop engaging in any official action related to the violation; (2) may order divestiture, establishment of a blind trust, restitution, or forfeiture; and (3) may recommend that the employee's agency take disciplinary action, including dismissal. (b) If the personnel board determines that a nonsalaried member of a board or commission has violated this chapter, it (1) shall order the member to refrain from voting, deliberating, or participating in the matter; (2) may order restitution; and (3) may recommend to the appropriate appointing authority that the member be removed from the board or commission. A violation of this chapter is grounds for removal of a board or commission member for cause. If the personnel board recommends that a board or commission member be removed from office, the appointing authority shall immediately act to remove the member from office. (c) If the personnel board determines that a former public officer has violated this chapter, it shall (1) issue a public statement of its findings, conclusions, and recommendation; and (2) request the attorney general to exercise all legal and equitable remedies available to the state to seek whatever relief is appropriate. (d) If the personnel board finds a violation of this chapter by a public officer removable from office only by impeachment, it shall file a report with the president of the Senate, with its finding. The report must contain a statement of the facts alleged to constitute the violation.
AK Stat § 39.52.420 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 5. Enforcement; Remedies.|Sec. 39.52.420. Disciplinary action for violation.

(a) In addition to any other cause an agency may have to discipline a public employee, an agency may reprimand, demote, suspend, discharge, or otherwise subject an employee to agency disciplinary action commensurate with the violations of this chapter. This section does not prohibit the review of a disciplinary action in the manner prescribed by an applicable collective bargaining agreement or personnel statute or rule. (b) An agency may initiate appropriate disciplinary action in the absence of an accusation under this chapter or during the pendency of a hearing or personnel board action.
AK Stat § 39.52.430 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 5. Enforcement; Remedies.|Sec. 39.52.430. Actions voidable.

(a) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a state grant, contract, or lease entered into in violation of this chapter is voidable by the state. In a determination under this section of whether to void a grant, contract, or lease, the interests of third parties who could be damaged may be taken into account. The attorney general shall give notice of intent to void a state grant, contract, or lease under this section no later than 30 days after the personnel board's determination of a violation under this chapter. (b) In addition to any other penalty provided for by law, the state may require a state loan received in violation of this chapter to become immediately payable. (c) Any state action taken in violation of this chapter is voidable, except that the interests of third parties and the nature of the violation may be taken into account. The attorney general may pursue any other available legal and equitable remedies. (d) The attorney general may recover any fee, compensation, gift, or benefit received by a person as a result of a violation of this chapter by a current or former public officer. Action to recover under this subsection must be brought within two years after discovery of the violation.
AK Stat § 39.52.440 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 5. Enforcement; Remedies.|Sec. 39.52.440. Civil penalties.

The personnel board may impose on a current or former public officer civil penalties not to exceed $5,000 for a violation of this chapter. A penalty imposed under this section is in addition to and not instead of any other penalty that may be imposed according to law.
AK Stat § 39.52.450 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 5. Enforcement; Remedies.|Sec. 39.52.450. Payment of twice the financial benefit.

The personnel board may, in addition to the civil penalties described in this chapter, require a current or former public officer who has financially benefited a person in violation of this chapter to pay to the state up to twice the amount that the person realized from the violation.
AK Stat § 39.52.460 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 5. Enforcement; Remedies.|Sec. 39.52.460. Criminal sanctions additional.

To the extent that violations under this chapter are punishable in a criminal action, that sanction is in addition to the civil remedies set out in this chapter.
AK Stat § 39.52.910 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 6. General Provisions.|Sec. 39.52.910. Applicability.

(a) Except as specifically provided, this chapter applies to all public officers within executive-branch agencies, including members of boards or commissions. This chapter does not apply to (1) a former public officer of an executive-branch agency unless a provision specifically states that it so applies; (2) legislators covered by AS 24.60; or (3) the University of Alaska and an employee of the University of Alaska as to activities or employment under a contract between the employee and the university described in AS 14.40.210(a)(4). (b) The provisions of this chapter supersede the common law on conflicts of interests that may apply to a public officer of an executive-branch agency and any personnel rules relating to conflicts of interests, excluding nepotism, adopted under AS 39.25. However, nothing in this chapter precludes a prosecution under an applicable criminal statute nor prevents enforcement of any other state law that imposes a stricter standard of ethical conduct on public officers. (c) The provisions of this chapter are not subject to negotiation by collective bargaining under AS 23.40. (d) Nothing in this chapter (1) supersedes AS 39.90.020; or (2) precludes an immediate family member of a public employee from employment in the same agency or administrative unit as that public employee, so long as the public employee does not have authority to take or withhold official action affecting the terms or conditions of the immediate family member's employment in a manner that violates state law.
AK Stat § 39.52.920 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 6. General Provisions.|Sec. 39.52.920. Agency policies.

Subject to the review and approval of the attorney general, an agency may adopt a written policy that, in addition to the requirements of this chapter, limits the extent to which a public officer in the agency or an administrative unit of the agency may (1) acquire a personal interest in an organization or a financial interest in a business or undertaking that may benefit from official action taken or withheld by the agency or unit; (2) have a personal or financial interest in a state grant, contract, lease, or loan administered by the agency or unit; or (3) accept a gift.
AK Stat § 39.52.930 (2021)
2021 Alaska Statutes|Title 39. Public Officers and Employees|Chapter 52. Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act|Article 6. General Provisions.|Sec. 39.52.930. Cooperation.

All agencies and instrumentalities of the state shall cooperate fully with the attorney general and the personnel board in the performance of their duties under this chapter.