Sec. 18.80.075. Legal counsel.
(a) The attorney general is the legal counsel for the commission. The attorney general shall advise the commission in legal matters arising in the discharge of its duties, shall assist in the preparation and presentation of complaints to the commission, and shall represent the commission in legal actions to which it is a party. (b) […]
Sec. 18.80.020. Composition and appointment.
The commission consists of seven commissioners, appointed by the governor for staggered terms of five years, and confirmed by the legislature.
Sec. 18.80.030. Chairman of commission.
The commission shall elect one of its members as chairman.
Sec. 18.80.040. Commission meetings.
The commission shall hold a regular annual meeting and shall hold special meetings as necessitated by AS 18.80.120.
Sec. 18.80.050. Regulations.
(a) The commission shall adopt procedural and substantive regulations necessary to implement this chapter. (b) The commission shall adopt regulations relating to discrimination because of physical and mental disability. The regulations must furnish guidance concerning the circumstances under which it is necessary to make a reasonable accommodation for a physically or mentally disabled person when […]
Sec. 18.80.060. Powers and duties of the commission.
(a) In addition to the other powers and duties prescribed by this chapter, the commission shall (1) appoint an executive director approved by the governor; (2) hire other administrative staff as may be necessary to the commission’s function; (3) exercise general supervision and direct the activities of the executive director and other administrative staff; (4) […]
Sec. 18.80.070. Compensation.
The members of the commission are authorized per diem and travel allowances allowable to members of other boards and commissions.
Sec. 18.80.010. Creation.
There is created in the office of the governor a State Commission for Human Rights.