Sec. 18.50.010. Bureau of Vital Statistics.
There is established within the department a section to be called the Bureau of Vital Statistics which shall install, maintain, and operate the state system of vital statistics.
Sec. 18.50.020. Department to adopt regulations.
The department may, in compliance with AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act), adopt, amend, and repeal regulations for the purpose of carrying out this chapter.
Sec. 18.50.030. Appointment of state registrar of vital statistics.
The commissioner shall select the state registrar of vital statistics in accordance with state personnel laws and regulations. The registrar shall carry out the provisions of this chapter.
Sec. 18.50.040. Duties of state registrar.
The state registrar shall (1) administer and enforce this chapter and the regulations adopted under it, and issue instructions for the efficient administration of the statewide system of vital statistics; (2) direct and supervise the statewide system of vital statistics and the bureau, and keep its records; (3) direct, supervise, and control the activities of […]
Sec. 18.50.050. Delegation of duties.
The state registrar may delegate the functions and duties vested in the state registrar to employees of the bureau and to local registrars as the state registrar considers necessary or expedient.
Sec. 18.50.060. Seal.
The state registrar shall have a seal, which shall bear within the perimeter of the seal the words “Seal of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics of Alaska,” and within the circle, at the top of the seal, a star representing the north star, beneath it the Dipper of seven stars, and beneath this a […]
Sec. 18.50.070. Registration districts.
The state registrar shall establish registration districts throughout the state. The state registrar may consolidate or subdivide a district to facilitate registration. Registration districts shall take into account the boundary lines of local governmental units, house districts, judicial districts, and other local boundary lines in general use, where feasible.