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Sec. 16.51.180. Definitions.

In this chapter, (1) “board” means the board of directors of the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute; (2) “eligible processor” means a processor who would be liable for payment of a seafood marketing assessment levied under AS 16.51.120; (3) “institute” means the Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute; (4) “processor” means a person who is liable for (A) […]

Sec. 16.51.040. Removal and vacancies.

The members of the board appointed by the governor under AS 16.51.020 serve at the governor’s pleasure. A vacancy on the board occurring other than by expiration of term shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment but for the unexpired term only.

Sec. 16.51.050. Quorum.

Four members of the board appointed under AS 16.51.020 constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and the exercise of the powers and duties of the board.

Sec. 16.52.020. Duties.

The center shall create employment opportunities in the state’s fishing industry and other benefits to the state by (1) providing training opportunities to citizens of the state on the most efficient and appropriate technologies for the harvesting, processing, and conservation of the fishery resources of the state; (2) providing information and technical assistance on the […]

Sec. 16.51.070. Meetings.

The board shall meet at least once a year. A meeting of the board shall occur at the call of the chairman, or upon the written request of two members of the board.

Sec. 16.51.080. Employment of personnel.

The board may employ and determine the salary of an executive director. The executive director may, with the approval of the board, select and employ additional staff as necessary. The executive director and all employees of the board are in the exempt service under AS 39.25.

Sec. 16.51.090. Powers of board.

In carrying out the powers of the institute, the board may (1) adopt, alter, and use a corporate seal; (2) prescribe, adopt, amend, and repeal bylaws; (3) sue and be sued in the name of the institute; (4) enter into any agreements necessary to the exercise of its powers and functions; (5) cooperate with a […]