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### 2.25.525 Hours of operation. | The hours of operation as a public library shall be determined by the city and public librarian in consultations with all appropriate parties.
(Ord. 88-01 § 4 (part), 1987) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.541504 | -1.541992 | -0.206909 | -1.334961 |
### 2.25.610 Established. | There is hereby established a department of public safety. The department shall combine the city’s existing police department, volunteer fire department and volunteer rescue squad as shown on the diagram attached to Ord. No. 07-01, and initially the city’s police chief shall serve as director of the department.
(Ord. ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.675781 | -1.084961 | -0.794434 | -0.525879 |
### 2.30.010 Harbor Advisory Commission - Creation and membership. | A. There is created the City of King Cove Port and Harbor Advisory Commission, referred to in this chapter as "the commission". The commission will be made up of five members: two city council persons and three residents who shall be nominated by the mayor and confirmed by the city council.
B. A chairman and vice-chai... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.394531 | -0.771484 | -1.250977 | -1.117188 |
### 2.30.020 Terms of members. | A. Members of the first commission shall be appointed for the following terms:
1. two members shall be appointed for three-year terms;
2. two members shall be appointed for two-year terms; and
3. one members shall be appointed for a one-year term.
B. At the end of the respective terms set forth above, members shall... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.358398 | -0.985352 | -0.818848 | -1.142578 |
### 2.30.030 Vacancies. | A. A vacancy shall be declared and filled as above provided under the following conditions:
1. if a person appointed and confirmed to membership fails to qualify and take his or her office within 30 days;
2. if a commissioner departs from the city with the intent to remain away for a period of 90 days or more, or mov... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.464844 | -0.586914 | -0.090881 | -0.571777 |
### 2.30.040 Proceedings. | The commission shall meet regularly and at the call of the chairman. Permanent records or minutes shall be kept of commission proceedings by the city clerk and such minutes shall record the vote of each member upon every question. Every decision or finding shall immediately be filed in the office of the city clerk and ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.326172 | -1.212891 | -1.149414 | -1.167969 |
### 2.30.050 Duties and responsibilities. | A. It shall be the duty of the commission to act in an advisory capacity to the mayor and the city council on problems and development of the port and harbor facilities. Consideration may include the physical facilities, possible future development and recommendations on land use within the port and harbor areas, and r... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.92041 | -0.072327 | -0.82959 | -0.79541 |
### 2.30.060 Compensation. | The compensation and expenses of the harbor advisory commission are paid as directed by the council.
(Ord. 97-08 § 2, 1997) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.652344 | -1.264648 | -0.941895 | -1.493164 |
### 4.05.010 Administration of elections. 1/ | The city council shall prescribe the general rules for conducting city elections.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977)
Notes
1/ $\quad$ 1/ See AS 29.26.010 for authority. | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.458008 | -0.553711 | -1.180664 | -1.290039 |
## 4.05.015 Voter qualification. $^{2/}$ | A person may vote only if he is qualified to vote in state elections and has been a resident of the city for 30 days immediately preceding the election and who is registered to vote in state elections and is not disqualified under Article V of the state Constitution.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977)
Notes
2/ $\quad$ 2/ See... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.943848 | -0.65332 | 0.10553 | -0.992188 |
## 4.05.020 General election--Time. $^{3/}$ | On the first Tuesday of October of each year a general election will be held in the city, for the purpose of filling vacant city offices. The determination of other matters may be placed on the ballot.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977)
Notes
3/ $\quad$ 3/ See AS 29.26.040. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.522461 | -1.732422 | -1.083984 | -1.100586 |
## 4.05.025 Special election--Time. | The city council, by resolution, may order that a special election be held.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.397461 | -1.904297 | -0.744629 | -1.129883 |
## 4.05.030 Expenses. | The city shall pay all necessary election expenses, including those of securing places for polls and providing ballot boxes, ballots, voting booths, screens, national and state flags and other supplies, and any wages due judges and clerks. Salaries for the election judges and clerks shall be set by the council. However... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.109375 | -0.920898 | -0.947754 | -0.66748 |
## 4.05.035 Time off for voting. | Any qualified voter who does not have time to vote at any city and borough, state or national election may, without loss of pay, take off working time that will enable him to vote.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.788086 | -1.819336 | 0.936035 | -0.688965 |
## 4.05.040 Majority elections. $^{1/}$ | If no candidate receives in excess of 40 percent of the votes cast for his respective office, the council shall hold a runoff election between the two candidates receiving the greatest number of votes for the office. Notice of a runoff election shall be published at least five days before the election.
(Ord. 77-01 (pa... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.258789 | -0.915039 | -1.042969 | -0.759766 |
### 4.10.010 Election duties of city clerk--In general. | The city clerk or his designee will perform the duties necessary for the administration of city elections. The election duties of the city clerk include, among other duties, obtaining from the State of Alaska a list of voters registered in accordance with AS 15.07.125 The clerk may publish notices urging voter registra... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.058594 | -1.28418 | -0.984375 | -1.046875 |
### 4.10.015 Election judges and clerks. $^{1/}$ | A. Before each city election, the council shall appoint three judges for each city polling place to constitute the election board for each city polling place. One judge in each polling place shall be designated chairman by the council and shall be responsible for the election in that polling place. The city clerk may a... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.205078 | -0.947266 | -0.958496 | -0.774902 |
### 4.10.020 Filling vacancies in election board. | If an appointed judge or clerk fails to appear and subscribe to the oath on election day or becomes unable to work during the time of the election or canvass, the election board members present shall elect, by a majority voice vote, a qualified voter to fill the vacancy.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.241211 | -1.799805 | -0.500977 | -0.769531 |
### 4.10.025 Election officials--Oath. | The city clerk will choose an election judge from each polling place to appear before the city clerk and take the oath set out in this section. This election official will administer the same oath to all other election judges and clerks at his polling place. The oath will be as follows: "I . . . . do solemnly swear tha... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.30957 | -1.646484 | -0.759277 | -0.733887 |
### 4.10.030 Canvass committee. | The council shall serve as a canvass committee which will canvass all votes after the election judges have completed their tally of votes.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.337891 | -1.466797 | -0.810059 | -1.064453 |
### 4.15.010 Candidates--Qualifications. 2/ | No person shall hold any elective city office or be eligible to seek election to any elective office, unless he is a qualified voter of the city.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977)
Notes
2/ 2/ See AS 20.20.130 - .150, AS 29.20.230 - .240, and §§ 2.10.110 - .125 as to required election, terms and qualifications for mayor and ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.061523 | -0.584961 | -0.044708 | -0.993652 |
### 4.15.015 Declaration of candidacy--Form and filing. | A person who wishes to become a candidate for an elected office, shall complete and file a declaration of candidacy. The declaration shall be completed under oath before the city clerk and on a form provided by the city clerk. The declaration shall state definitely:
1. the full name of the candidate and the manner in ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.935059 | -1.46582 | -0.29126 | -1.02832 |
### 4.15.020 Declaration of candidacy--Time for filing. | A declaration of candidacy shall be filed with the city clerk not later than 30 days before the election.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.410156 | -2.322266 | -0.273682 | -1.365234 |
### 4.15.025 Declaration of candidacy--Record. | The city clerk will maintain a record containing the name and address of every person who filed a declaration of candidacy and also the date and time of the filing.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.630859 | -2.066406 | -0.805664 | -1.516602 |
### 4.15.030 Declaration of candidacy--Time for withdrawing candidacy. | A candidate may withdraw his declaration of candidacy through the last day for filing declarations, by submitting a written notice of withdrawal with the city clerk.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.258789 | -1.772461 | -0.077148 | -1.275391 |
## 4.20.010 Notice of election. | The city clerk shall give at least 30 days' notice of each general election and 20 days' notice of each special election by posting notice in three places within the city; if the city has precincts in two or more places, in each voting precinct of the city.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.34082 | -0.930176 | -1.076172 | -1.019531 |
## 4.20.015 Contents of election notice. | Notices for general or special elections must contain the following:
1. the date of the election;
2. the offices to be filled or the propositions to be voted upon;
3. the time the polling places will open and close;
4. the location of city polling places;
5. the procedure for declaring candidacy; and
6. whether the el... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.452148 | -1.761719 | -1.045898 | -1.162109 |
## 4.25.010 Election booths. | The city clerk shall provide booths at each polling place with enough supplies and materials to enable each voter to mark his ballot hidden from observation. At least three sides of each booth shall be placed outside the voting booths within plain view of the judges and clerks, voters, and other persons at the polling ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.786621 | -1.74707 | -0.049377 | -0.722168 |
## 4.25.015 Furnishing instruction cards. | A. The city clerk will furnish to each election board instructions for the guidance of voters covering the following:
1. how to obtain ballots;
2. the manner for marking them;
3. the method for obtaining information; and
4. how to obtain a new ballot to replace any ballot destroyed or spoiled.
B. The clerk will furni... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.103516 | -1.564453 | -0.727051 | -0.946777 |
## 4.25.020 Ballots--Printing and inspection. | In all city elections, the city clerk will be responsible for the printing of ballots. The ballots will be printed and in the possession of the city clerk, at least five days before the election and available for inspection by the candidates or the public.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.135742 | -2.052734 | -0.581055 | -0.953613 |
## 4.25.025 Ballots--Form. | A. A ballot shall show the list of candidates and issues to be decided at the election.
B. Before the list of candidates for each office there will be placed the words "vote for not more than three", or "vote for not more than one", or such other number as are to be elected.
C. Under the title of each office and belo... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.371094 | -0.803711 | -1.121094 | -1.233398 |
## 4.25.030 Sample ballots. | The city clerk will have a number of sample ballots printed. The sample ballots will be printed on non-white paper and clearly labeled as a "sample ballot." Sample ballots will be delivered to the election board in each voting place.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.082031 | -2.126953 | -0.619629 | -1.375977 |
## 4.25.035 Registration index and original register--Distribution to precinct officials. | Prior to the opening of the polls, the city clerk shall deliver a registration list, and an original register to the election officials in every voting place. The original register will provide enough space to allow voters to sign their name and enter their address. A record shall be kept in the original register of th... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.951172 | -1.048828 | -0.200562 | -0.741211 |
## 4.30.010 Time for opening and closing polls. | A. On the day of any election, each election board shall open the polls for voting at 8 a.m., shall close the polls for voting at 8 p.m., and shall keep the polls open during the time between these hours. The election board members shall report to the polling place at 7:30 a.m. of an election day.
B. Fifteen minutes b... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.77002 | -1.783203 | -0.071045 | -0.483643 |
## 4.30.015 Distribution of ballots. | A. The city clerk shall deliver the ballots to the election board before the polls are opened on election day. The ballots shall be delivered in separate sealed packages, with the number of ballots enclosed in each package clearly marked on the outside of it. A receipt for each package shall be taken from the election ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.994629 | -1.404297 | -0.775391 | -0.91748 |
## 4.30.020 Preparation of ballot box. | Before receiving any ballots the election board must, in the presence of all persons present at the polling place, open and exhibit the ballot box to be used at the polling place. After showing the box, the box will be sealed and not opened again until the polls are finally closed. At the close of the polls and after d... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.056641 | -1.62207 | 0.097046 | -0.762207 |
## 4.30.025 Voting procedure. | A. A voter shall give the judges and clerks his name, and write his name and residence on the first available line of the registration book. If any judge or clerk present believes the voter is not identifiable, he immediately shall challenge the voter.
B. If the voter is not challenged, he shall be given one ballot an... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.743652 | -1.012695 | -0.097412 | -0.712891 |
## 4.30.030 Marking of ballots by voters. | A. A voter may mark his ballot only by the use of crossmarks, "X" marks, checks, or plus signs that are clearly spaced in the square opposite the name of the candidate the voter desires to designate.
B. A failure to properly mark a ballot as to one or more candidates does not itself invalidate the entire ballot.
C. I... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.766113 | -0.370605 | -0.515137 | -0.954102 |
### 4.30.035 Challenging voters. | An election judge and election clerk shall challenge, or other qualified voter in the city may challenge a person attempting to vote if the challenger has good reason to believe that the challenged person is not qualified to vote. All challenges shall be made in writing explaining the reason for the challenge. Before v... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.442139 | -0.519531 | -0.010818 | -0.13855 |
### 4.30.040 Questioning a voter’s ballot. | If his registration is in question, a voter shall be allowed to vote and any election official shall consider the ballot a questioned ballot.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.824219 | -1.72168 | 0.036713 | -0.90625 |
### 4.30.045 Challenged ballots--Disposition. | After a challenged or questioned voter has cast his ballot, the challenged voter will insert the ballot into a small blank envelope and seal it. This envelope shall be placed in the signed oath and affidavit envelope. The oath and affidavit envelope shall be sealed and inserted into a larger envelope. The envelope will... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.166016 | -1.163086 | -0.474121 | -0.724609 |
### 4.30.050 Ballots--Counting and tallying. | A. Immediately after the polls close and the last vote has been cast, the election judges will open the boxes containing the ballots. The ballots will be counted to determine whether the total number of ballots is equal to the total number of persons who voted as indicated in the original registry. If the number of bal... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.974609 | -0.413086 | -0.555664 | -0.086609 |
### 4.30.055 Defective and unused ballots. | If a voter shall mark more names than there are persons to be elected to any office, or if for any reason it is impossible to determine from his ballot any voter’s choice for any office to be filled, the ballot shall not be counted as to that office or issue. A failure to properly mark a ballot as to one or more candid... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.879395 | -0.133667 | -0.671387 | -0.813965 |
### 4.30.060 Election certificate. | After the votes are announced and counted, a certificate will be drawn stating the number of votes each person has received, and designating the office for which he has run. The poll lists and tallies will be attached to the certificate. The certificate will be signed by the election judges. The registration index, ori... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.300781 | -1.276367 | -1.029297 | -1.061523 |
### 4.30.065 Majority decision of election board. | The decision of the majority of judges determines the action that the election board shall take regarding any question which arises during the course of the election.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.333008 | -1.757813 | -0.958496 | -1.004883 |
### 4.30.070 Prohibitions near election polls. | During the hours the polls are open, no person who is in the polling place or within 100 feet of any entrance to the polling place, may attempt to persuade a person to vote for or against a candidate, proposition or question.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | kingcove | null | 0.036438 | -1.864258 | 0.27002 | 0.060608 |
### 4.35.010 Canvass committee--Meeting--Postponing canvass. ¹/ | The canvass committee will meet on the first Friday after the election and canvass all absentee and challenged ballots executed in the election. The canvass may be postponed from day to day for cause but not exceeding three days in total.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977)
Notes
¹/ See §6.02.030 as to council as canvass comm... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.108398 | -0.918457 | -0.62793 | -0.748047 |
### 4.35.015 Canvass procedure. | A. The canvass of all absentee challenged and questioned ballots will be made in public by opening the returns, and announcing the results thereof in front of those present.
B. Absentee ballots shall be counted by the city clerk and two or more assistants in the following manner: All ballot envelopes shall be removed ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.818359 | -0.417236 | -0.373535 | -0.501953 |
### 4.35.020 Investigation of challenged ballots. | The canvass committee may request the assistance of the city clerk or the mayor to investigate the challenges made. Any city elector may appear to give testimony concerning the challenged ballots. The canvass committee will deliver the challenged ballots to the council and submit a report of their finding. The council ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.853027 | -0.527344 | -0.784668 | -0.09668 |
### 4.35.025 Challenged ballots--Subpoenas. | The council may order testimony of witnesses and issue subpoenas while investigating challenged ballots. The subpoenas may be enforced by the court upon certification as provided by the state rules of civil procedure concerning the enforcement of administrative and state agency subpoenas.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.672852 | -0.579102 | -1.057617 | -0.239746 |
### 4.35.030 Canvass committee--Report--Contents. | The canvass committee will submit a report of its findings to the council before noon of the Monday following the election. The report will show:
1. the number of ballots cast in the election;
2. the names of the persons voted for and the propositions voted upon;
3. the offices voted for;
4. the number of votes cast f... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.030273 | -0.914063 | -1.085938 | -0.916992 |
### 4.35.035 Determination of tie votes. | If after a recount and appeal two or more candidates tie in having the highest number of votes for the same office, the mayor shall notify the candidates who are tied. The mayor shall notify the candidates of a reasonably suitable time and place to determine the successful candidate by lot. After the determination has ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.118164 | -0.812988 | -0.904785 | -0.657227 |
### 4.35.040 Results of election--Public declaration. | A. If a contest is not begun under the provisions of §4.45.010, the result of the election shall be publicly declared by the council and entered in the minutes of a special meeting of the council on the first Monday following the election.
B. If a contest is declared and resolved, the result of the election shall be p... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.34375 | -0.952637 | -1.196289 | -0.849609 |
### 4.35.045 Certificate of election. | The city council will authorize the city clerk to make and deliver a certificate of election to every person elected. The certificate of election will be signed by the mayor and clerk. It shall display the corporate seal of the city.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.494141 | -2.017578 | -0.79541 | -1.282227 |
## 4.40.010 Absentee voting--Eligible persons. | Any qualified voter who expects to be absent from the city or who will be unable to vote by reason of physical disability on the day of any election may cast an absentee ballot. (Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.659668 | -1.936523 | 0.486084 | -0.679199 |
## 4.40.015 Absentee ballots--Application-Filing. | A. A person who seeks to vote by absentee ballot may file either in person or by mailing his written application to the city clerk.
B. An application made by mail must be received by the city clerk not more than 20 days, nor less than three days before a city election. An application made in person must be filed with ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.432129 | -1.246094 | 0.325439 | -0.666992 |
## 4.40.020 Absentee ballots--Delivery. | Upon receipt of an application for an absentee voter’s ballot, the clerk will check the latest state registration listings to determine whether the applicant is registered in accordance with AS 15.07. If the applicant is properly registered, the clerk will deliver to the applicant, personally or by mailing to the addre... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.676758 | -1.06543 | -0.006355 | -0.889648 |
## 4.40.025 Notation of ballot number and date of application. | Upon personal delivery or the mailing of absent voter’s ballot, the clerk will enter on the space provided in the voter registration index, the number of the ballot and the date the ballot was delivered or mailed. Before the election, the clerk will send the election judges a list of voters who have voted absentee.
(O... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.107422 | -1.46875 | -0.485107 | -1.261719 |
## 4.40.030 Completion and return of absentee ballots. | The identification envelope and return envelope provided to the voter will be of a form, size and weight as determined by the city clerk. The identification envelope will have printed on its face an affidavit as follows:
"IDENTIFICATION ENVELOPE"
State of Alaska )
) ss:
_________________________
I _________ state ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.930176 | 0.000341 | 0.081787 | -0.587891 |
### 4.40.035 Absentee voting at clerk’s office--Surrender of absentee voter’s ballot. | A. A voter who receives an absentee voter’s ballot may, on any day prior to the day of the election, appear at the office of the city clerk, and execute his ballot in the following manner:
1. The voter will first display the ballot to the clerk to show that the ballot has not been previously marked. He then will proce... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.680176 | -0.77832 | 0.350586 | -0.59375 |
### 4.40.040 Absentee ballots--Executing outside city. | After receiving an absentee voter’s ballot, the voter may appear on any day prior to and including the day of election, before a notary public, clerk or officer of any city, state, territory or district within the United States. Before the officer he may complete his ballot as set out in § 4.40.035.
(Ord. 77-01 (part)... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.779785 | -0.862793 | -0.401123 | -1.138672 |
### 4.40.045 Absentee ballots--Receipt. | To be counted, an absentee voter’s ballot must be executed before the polls close in the city and be received by the clerk prior to the time the ballots are canvassed by the canvassing committee.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.962891 | -1.500977 | 0.01651 | -0.924316 |
### 4.40.050 Absentee ballots--Voting supplies. | All supplies necessary for the voter to cast and return his ballot will be furnished by the clerk. No city official may make any charge for services rendered to any voter under the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.984375 | -1.782227 | -0.176147 | -1.061523 |
### 4.40.055 Liberal construction. | This chapter will be liberally interpreted, so as to accomplish the purposes set forth.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.326172 | -0.962402 | -0.935547 | -1.109375 |
## 4.45.010 Contest of election. | A. Any candidate or any 10 qualified voters may contest the election of any person and the approval or rejection of any question or proposition.
B. A candidate or elector who believes that prohibited practices occurred at an election will appear before the council at the special council meeting held on the first Monda... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.446045 | 0.510742 | -0.403076 | 0.642578 |
## 4.45.015 Recount expenses--Appeal. | A. The contestant shall pay all costs and expenses incurred in a recount of an election demanded by the contestant if the recount fails to reverse any result of the election or the difference between the winning and a losing vote on the result contested is more than two percent.
B. No person may appeal or seek judicia... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.882813 | 0.068176 | -0.543945 | 0.405762 |
### 4.45.020 Contest of election--Investigation. | The city council will order an investigation to be made by the city clerk and/or the mayor if a notice of contest is received. Investigation proceedings will be public.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.063477 | -1.391602 | -0.588379 | -0.47998 |
### 4.45.025 Ballot recount. | If only a recount of ballots is demanded, the election board where the error allegedly occurred shall recount the ballots.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.40332 | -1.777344 | -0.451172 | -0.646484 |
### 4.45.030 Prohibited practices alleged. | When the contestant alleges prohibited practices, the council will direct the city clerk to produce the original register books for the election.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.676758 | -1.204102 | -0.369873 | -0.663574 |
### 4.45.035 Sustained charges--Recount. | If the charges alleged by the contestant are upheld, the canvassing committee will make a recount and report immediately to the council. The council will then certify the correct election returns as provided at § 4.35.040 B.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977)
<div style="background-color: #000080; color: white; padding: 10px;... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.626953 | 0.898438 | -1.085938 | -0.209351 |
### 5.05.110 Fiscal year. | The fiscal year of the municipality shall begin on the first day of July and end on the last day of June in the following calendar year.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.669922 | -2.324219 | -0.825195 | -1.674805 |
### 5.05.115 Appropriations; Bonding. | A. General obligation debt issued for capital improvements requiring the payment of funds from the appropriations of a later fiscal year or of more than one fiscal year shall be made by ordinance and approved by the voters; provided, however, that the restrictions of this paragraph shall not apply to revenue bonds issu... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.375 | 0.038849 | -1.416016 | -0.628906 |
### 5.05.120 Audit. ¹/ | Prior to the end of each fiscal year the council shall designate a qualified individual who, as of the end of the fiscal year, shall make an independent audit. Such person shall have no personal interest, direct or indirect, in the financial affairs of the city or of any of its officers. A copy of the audit shall be fi... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.459961 | -0.402344 | -0.741699 | -0.657715 |
### 5.05.125 Treasurer. | A. The treasurer shall be responsible for the collection, custody and disbursement of all moneys from whatever source.
B. Operating cash shall be kept in one financial institution to be designated by resolution.
C. The treasurer shall invest city money upon directive of the council in any of the following types of in... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.351563 | -0.705078 | -0.540039 | -1.071289 |
## 5.05.130 Accounting, reports. | A. All accounting functions for all city departments and offices, are the responsibility of the treasurer.
B. The treasurer shall provide on a monthly basis to the council the following statements:
1. summary statement of cash receipts and disbursements;
2. reconciliation statement--banks--investments--funds;
3. st... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.669922 | -1.181641 | -1.066406 | -1.250977 |
## 5.05.135 Checks. | All checks drawn on the treasury of the city shall be signed by the treasurer and mayor or other authorized signature as designated by the council. All checks prior to issuance shall be approved to be within budget allowances by the council.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.428711 | -1.342773 | -0.494385 | -1.253906 |
## 5.05.140 Insufficient funds. | No city check may be written at any time when funds are insufficient. Willful violation of this provision and conviction shall result in a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500).
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.641602 | -1.52832 | 0.714844 | 0.252686 |
## 5.05.145 Accounts receivable--Interest. | A. Any obligations, debts or outstanding monies owed to the city that are not paid by the due date, or if no due date, not paid by 30 days of being incurred, shall accrue interest of .875% per month (10.5% per year) on the unpaid balance, except for assessments which shall accrue interest at the rate stated in the reso... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.305908 | 0.374268 | -0.040741 | 0.96875 |
## 5.05.210 Funds designated. | Funds designated for the city:
- General Fund
- Boat Harbor Fund
- Sewer and Water Fund
- Federal Reserve Sharing Fund
- Electric Fund
- Solid Waste
- Port Fund
Other funds may be created as needed by resolution.
(Ord. 77- 01 (part), 1977; Ord. 86-10 § 4, 1986; Ord. 88-12 § 4, 1987; Ord. 94-1 § 1, 1994) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.557617 | -1.048828 | -1.09082 | -1.132813 |
## 5.05.225 General Fund. | A. Application. There is hereby established a Capital Reserve Account in the General Fund. It is the city’s intent in
establishing this fund that it be used to purchase new equipment, replace existing equipment, or make major repairs to existing equipment or facilities so the city has adequate capital facilities and eq... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.913086 | 0.618652 | -0.756836 | 0.209106 |
### 5.05.230 Boat Harbor Fund. | A. Application. There is hereby established a Boat Harbor Fund Capital Reserve Account. It is the city’s intent in establishing this fund that it be used for capital expenditures or to purchase new equipment, replace existing equipment, or make major repairs to existing equipment or facilities so the King Cove Boat Har... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.743652 | 0.6875 | -0.621582 | 0.338135 |
### 5.05.235 Sewer and Water Fund. | A. **Application.** There is hereby established a Capital Reserve Account in the Sewer and Water Fund. It is the city’s intent in establishing this fund that it be used for capital expenditures, to purchase new equipment, replace existing equipment, or make major repairs to existing equipment or facilities so the sewer... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.939941 | 0.222656 | -0.630371 | 0.51416 |
### 5.05.240 Electric Fund. | A. **Application.** There is hereby established a Capital Reserve Account in the Electric Fund. It is the city’s intent in establishing this fund that it be used for capital expenditures, to purchase new equipment, replace existing equipment, or make major repairs to existing equipment or facilities so the electric uti... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.931152 | 0.377686 | -0.756836 | 0.39209 |
### 5.05.245 Solid Waste Fund. | A. **Application.** There is hereby established a Capital Reserve Account in the Solid Waste Fund. It is the city’s intent in establishing this fund that it be used to purchase new equipment, replace existing equipment, or make major repairs to existing equipment or facilities so the solid waste utility has adequate ca... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.888184 | 0.433838 | -0.554199 | 0.515625 |
### 5.05.250 Port Fund. | A. **Application.** There is hereby established a Capital Reserve Account in the Port Fund. It is the city’s intent in establishing this fund that it be used for capital expenditures, purchase new equipment, replace existing equipment, or make major repairs to existing equipment or facilities so the port has adequate c... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.977051 | 0.334717 | -0.722168 | 0.400146 |
## 5.10.010 Budget and construction program. | A. The mayor shall arrange for the preparation of a budget and construction program. The budget and construction spending proposals shall be submitted as an ordinance.
B. After public hearing, the council may approve budgets with or without amendments and shall appropriate the funds required.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.073242 | -1.625977 | -1.030273 | -1.205078 |
## 5.10.015 Scope of budget. | A. The budget shall be a complete financial plan for all the operations of the municipality, showing dollar reserves, anticipated revenues, and proposed expenditures.
B. The budget shall include a comparative statement of actual expenditures and actual revenues for the preceding fiscal year and the budgeted current fi... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.37793 | -1.089844 | -0.960938 | -1.018555 |
## 5.10.020 Anticipated revenues. | Anticipated revenues shall be composed of "taxes", "licenses and permits", "intergovernmental revenue", "charges for services", "fines and forfeits", "miscellaneous revenue", and "cash reserves", and any other category deemed appropriate.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.915039 | -0.652832 | -0.991211 | -1.255859 |
## 5.10.030 Proposed expenditures. | Proposed expenditures shall be itemized. Separate provision shall be included in the budget for at least:
1. interest, amortization of principal and redemption charges on the public debt for which the faith and credit of the municipality is pledged;
2. administration, operation and maintenance of each office, departm... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.360352 | -0.500977 | -1.21875 | -0.99707 |
## 5.10.040 Budget summary. | At the head of the budget there shall appear a summary of the budget, which need not be itemized. Principal sources of anticipated revenues, and kinds of expenditures by department, shall be stated in such a manner as to present to the taxpayers a simple and clear summary of the detailed estimates of the budget.
(Ord.... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.813477 | -0.884277 | -1.276367 | -1.551758 |
## 5.10.045 Budget public record. | The budget, the budget message, the construction improvement program, and all supporting schedules shall be a public record in the office of the clerk, open to public inspection by anyone. The mayor shall cause to be prepared for distribution to interested persons, copies of the budget and budget message.
(Ord. 77-01 (... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.532227 | -1.560547 | -0.98877 | -1.166016 |
### 5.10.050 Publication of notice of public hearing. | The council shall determine the place and time of the public hearing on the budget, and shall post such notice in three places in the city. The council shall include in the notice a summary of the budget and capital improvement program and a statement setting out the time and place for a public hearing. This notice sha... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.557617 | -1.417969 | -1.087891 | -0.976074 |
### 5.10.055 Public hearing on budget. | At the time and place so advertised, the council shall hold a public hearing on the budget as submitted at which all interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be heard, for or against the estimates or any item thereof.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.369141 | -1.665039 | -0.832031 | -1.013672 |
### 5.10.060 Further consideration of budget. | After the conclusion of such public hearing, the council may insert new items or may increase or decrease the items of the budget except items in proposed expenditures fixed by law. The council may not vary the titles, descriptions, or conditions of administration specified in the budget.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.490234 | -0.662598 | -1.321289 | -1.331055 |
### 5.10.065 Adoption of budget--Vote required. | The budget shall be adopted by favorable votes of at least a majority of all the members of the council, preferably by May 1 and not later than May 31.
(Ord. 77-01 (part), 1977) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.539063 | -2.056641 | -0.783203 | -1.120117 |
### 5.10.070 Effective date of budget--Certification--Copies made available. | Upon adoption of the budget, the budget shall be in effect for the fiscal year. A copy of the budget, as finally adopted, shall be certified by the mayor and the clerk and filed in the office of the clerk. The budget so certified shall be printed, mimeographed or otherwise reproduced, and sufficient copies shall be mad... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -1.699219 | -1.333008 | -0.980957 | -1.374023 |
### Article 1. Levy; General Provisions | - 5.20.110 Definitions.
- 5.20.115 Sales tax levied.
- 5.20.120 Use tax levied.
- 5.20.125 Administration.
- 5.20.130 Exemptions.
- 5.20.135 Extensions.
5.20.140 Place of sale, rental or service.
**Article 2. Registration; Collection and Remittance; Records**
5.20.210 Tax schedule.
5.20.215 Obligation to pay tax.
5... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | 1.491211 | 1.320313 | -1.101563 | -0.169556 |
### 5.20.115 Sales tax levied. | A. Except as provided in subsection B, there is levied a sales tax of six percent on all sales in the City of King Cove and on all rents, and on all services made or rendered within the city, measured by the gross sales price of the seller.
B. This tax increase does not apply to the existing sales tax of two percent o... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.580566 | -0.491699 | -1.143555 | -0.742676 |
### 5.20.120 Use tax levied. | A. There is levied and shall be collected a use tax of six percent on the processing, storage, consumption or other use of property within the city if such property has not been the subject of a transaction otherwise taxable under this chapter. The tax shall be levied and collected in an amount equal to six percent of ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | kingcove | null | -0.035126 | 0.734863 | -0.991211 | -0.756348 |
## 5.20.125 Administration. | A. The mayor may take any action necessary or appropriate to implement this chapter by promulgating regulations, which may include the adoption of forms. Such regulations or any procedures adopted by the mayor are effective at the time indicated by him, but are subject to revision or repeal by the city council at the n... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | kingcove | null | 0.68457 | -0.1698 | -1.074219 | -0.855957 |
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