Sec. 24.55.280. Time for judicial review of agency action.
This chapter in no way extends the time limit in which judicial review of agency action must be sought.
Sec. 24.55.140. Notice to the agency.
If the ombudsman decides to investigate a complaint, the ombudsman shall notify the agency of the intention to investigate unless the ombudsman believes that advance notice will unduly hinder the investigation or make it ineffectual. Notice given under this section may be oral or written, at the discretion of the ombudsman.
Sec. 24.55.290. Penalty.
A person who wilfully hinders the lawful actions of the ombudsman or the staff of the ombudsman, or who wilfully refuses to comply with their lawful demands, or who wilfully violates AS 24.55.270, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction is punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000.
Sec. 24.55.150. Appropriate subjects for investigation.
(a) An appropriate subject for investigation by the ombudsman is an administrative act of an agency that the ombudsman has reason to believe might be (1) contrary to law; (2) unreasonable, unfair, oppressive, arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or unnecessarily discriminatory, even though in accordance with law; (3) based on a mistake of fact; […]
Sec. 24.55.300. Administrative Procedure Act.
The administrative acts of the ombudsman are not subject to the provisions of AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act), except as provided in AS 24.55.090.
Sec. 24.55.160. Investigation procedures; privileged communications.
(a) In an investigation, the ombudsman may (1) make inquiries and obtain information considered necessary; (2) enter without notice to inspect the premises of an agency, but only when agency personnel are present; (3) hold private hearings; and (4) notwithstanding other provisions of law, have access at all times to records of every agency, including […]
Sec. 24.55.320. Municipalities and school districts.
A municipality or school district may elect to become subject to the jurisdiction of the ombudsman appointed under this chapter. If a municipality or school district so elects, it shall notify the ombudsman of that election and shall thereafter be considered an agency for the purposes of this chapter. If a municipality or school district […]
Sec. 24.55.170. Powers.
(a) Subject to the privileges that witnesses have in the courts of this state, the ombudsman may compel by subpoena, at a specified time and place, the (1) appearance and sworn testimony of a person who the ombudsman reasonably believes may be able to give information relating to a matter under investigation; and (2) production […]
Sec. 24.55.330. Definitions.
In this chapter, (1) “administrative act” means an action, omission, decision, recommendation, practice, policy, or procedure of an agency, but does not include the preparation or presentation of legislation or the substantive content of a judicial order, decision, or opinion; (2) “agency” includes a department, office, institution, corporation, authority, organization, commission, committee, council, or board […]
Sec. 24.55.180. Consultation.
Before giving an opinion or recommendation that is critical of an agency or person, the ombudsman shall consult with that agency or person. The ombudsman may make a preliminary opinion or recommendation available to the agency or person for review, but the preliminary opinion or recommendation is confidential and may not be disclosed to the […]