Sec. 39.52.960. Definitions.
In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, (1) “administrative unit” means a branch, bureau, center, committee, division, fund, office, program, section, or any other subdivision of an agency; (2) “agency” means a department, office of the governor, or entity in the executive branch, including but not limited to the University of Alaska, public or […]
Sec. 39.52.965. Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act.
Sec. 39.52.230. Reporting of potential violations.
A person may report to a public officer’s designated supervisor, under oath and in writing, a potential violation of AS 39.52.110 – 39.52.190 by the public officer. The supervisor shall provide a copy of the report to the officer who is the subject of the report and to the attorney general, and shall review the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sec. 39.52.310. Complaints.
(a) The attorney general may initiate a complaint, or elect to treat as a complaint, any matter disclosed under AS 39.52.210, 39.52.220, 39.52.250, or 39.52.260. The attorney general may not, during a campaign period, initiate a complaint concerning the conduct of the governor or lieutenant governor who is a candidate for election to state office. […]
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.
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 […]