Sec. 29.20.260. Executive absence.
The borough mayor, subject to assembly approval, shall designate a person to act as mayor during the borough mayor’s temporary absence or disability. If a manager plan has been adopted, the assembly shall designate by resolution a borough administrative official to act as manager during the manager’s absence or disability.
Sec. 29.20.270. Veto.
(a) Except as provided in (c) – (e) of this section, the mayor may veto an ordinance, resolution, motion, or other action of the governing body and may strike or reduce appropriation items. (b) A veto must be exercised before the next regular meeting of the governing body and must be accompanied by a written […]
Sec. 29.20.280. Vacancy in the office of mayor.
(a) The governing body shall, by two-thirds concurring vote, declare the office of mayor vacant only when the person elected (1) fails to qualify or take office within 30 days after election or appointment; (2) unless excused by the governing body, is physically absent for 90 consecutive days; (3) resigns and the resignation is accepted; […]
Sec. 29.20.220. Executive power.
(a) The executive power in a municipality is vested in a mayor. The mayor of a home rule or unified municipality is elected by the voters. The mayors of other municipalities are elected in accordance with AS 29.20.230. (b) The mayor acts as ceremonial head of government, executes official documents on authorization of the governing […]
Sec. 29.20.230. Election and term of mayor.
(a) The mayor of a borough or first class city is elected at large. The mayor of a borough or first class city serves a term of three years, unless by ordinance a different term not to exceed four years is provided. The current term of an incumbent mayor may not be altered. The regular […]
Sec. 29.20.240. Qualifications for the office of mayor.
(a) A voter of the municipality is eligible to hold the office of mayor in a borough or first class city. A member of the city council is eligible to hold the office of mayor in a second class city. (b) Residency requirements for the office of mayor not exceeding three years may be prescribed […]
Sec. 29.20.250. Powers and duties of mayor.
(a) If a municipality has not adopted a manager plan of government, the mayor is the chief administrator and the mayor has the same powers and duties as those of a manager under AS 29.20.500. (b) The mayor may take part in the discussion of a matter before the governing body. The mayor may not […]