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## 21.20.080 Use of Borough solid waste facilities. | A. Any person wishing to dispose of solid waste generated or collected from a location outside of the Borough shall be charged a fee that reflects the actual costs of providing such services, including but not limited to current operational costs, probable operational and monitoring costs for the life of the landfill, ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.692871 | -0.22229 | 0.658203 | 0.828125 |
## 21.20.090 Waiver of fees. | A. 1. The Borough will waive the fee to residents of the Borough who bring minor loads of residential nonhazardous solid waste to the landfill. For the purpose of this subsection, loads of residential nonhazardous waste brought to the landfill from a residence in a passenger vehicle, a pick-up truck, or a trailer with ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 2.074219 | 0.945801 | 0.156494 | 0.274902 |
## 21.20.100 Collection and transportation of solid waste. | A. The owner or occupant of any premises, business establishment, industrial establishment, or refuse collection service shall be responsible for the collection and transportation of all solid waste accumulated at a premises, business establishment or industrial establishment to an approved solid waste disposal facilit... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.658691 | -0.334229 | 0.594238 | 0.869629 |
## 21.20.110 Penalty for violations. | This chapter does not affect the private right of any person to bring an action for damages or other relief because of injury caused by garbage or solid waste. (Ord. 2013-26 § 7, 2013; Ord. 2003-43 §§ 4, 5, 6, 2003; Ord. 89-038 § 5, 1989; Ord. 84-29 § 2, 1984. 2004 Code § 8.12.071.)
1 For statutory provisions authoriz... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.087036 | -0.726074 | -0.518555 | -0.093262 |
## 21.24.010 Vehicle plug-in program. | A. Parking Lot Owner Responsibilities. Between November 1st of each year and March 31st of the subsequent year, each employer or business with a total of 275 or more parking spaces with outlets within the Borough maintenance area shall supply electricity to outlets located in its parking lots for use by motorists in pl... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.349609 | 0.796387 | 0.670898 | 1.185547 |
## 21.28.010 Definitions. | In this chapter, the following definitions apply:
“Air quality control zone” means the area of the Borough currently contained in the EPA designated nonattainment area, which uses the nonattainment area southern, western and eastern boundaries as modified by their respective intersection with the following northern bo... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.107422 | 1.668945 | 1.054688 | 1.458008 |
## 21.28.020 Borough-listed appliances. | A solid fuel burning appliance shall be listed by the Borough if the solid fuel burning appliance meets the requirements set by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation for new installation in the nonattainment area. (Ord. 2021-26 § 2, 2021; Ord. 2018-45 § 2, 2018; Ord. 2018-04 § 3, 2018; Ord. 2017-18 § 3, 2... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.89502 | -0.039612 | -0.53125 | -0.896973 |
## 21.28.040 Voluntary removal, replacement, repair, and bounty program. | The Fairbanks North Star Borough shall, to the extent funds are available and appropriated by the Assembly, offer a voluntary removal, replacement, repair, and bounty program to help offset the costs of removing, replacing or repairing a solid fuel burning appliance (SFBA). This program shall be subject to the followin... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.501953 | -0.660156 | -0.322266 | -0.154663 |
### A. General Requirements. | 1. **Application.** An application approved by the division and signed by all property owner(s) must be submitted along with any documentation required by the division.
2. **Priority Ranking.** Applications may be prioritized and may be limited by the division in its discretion based on geographical location, the over... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.506836 | 1.441406 | 0.539063 | 0.639648 |
## 21.28.045 Voluntary heating oil to natural gas or propane conversion program. | The Fairbanks North Star Borough shall, to the extent funds are available and appropriated by the Assembly, offer a voluntary heating oil to natural gas or propane conversion program to help offset the costs of removing, replacing, and/or converting an appliance designed to use heating oil and replacing or converting i... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.593262 | -0.635254 | -0.154785 | -0.036377 |
### A. General Requirements. | 1. **Application.** An application approved by the division and signed by all property owner(s) must be submitted along with any documentation required by the division. Applicants must fully comply with the division’s inspection process which shall verify the existence of a qualifying heating oil appliance and/or exist... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.257813 | 1.005859 | 0.220947 | 0.44751 |
### B. Additional Requirements. | In addition to the general requirements set forth in this section, applicants must also meet the following requirements:
1. Fully comply with the inspection process required by the division that shall ensure that the existence of the qualifying heating oil appliance is properly documented.
2. Removal or upgrade of ap... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.001606 | 0.976563 | 0.462402 | 0.154053 |
## 21.28.046 Voluntary no other adequate source of heat (NOASH) reduction program. | The Fairbanks North Star Borough shall, to the extent funds are available and appropriated by the Assembly, offer a voluntary NOASH reduction program to provide assistance to those with an inadequate or malfunctioning heating appliance(s) so that they no longer need or are eligible for an Alaska Department of Environme... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.595703 | 1.494141 | 1.268555 | 1.554688 |
## 21.28.050 Forecasting restrictions in the air quality control. | A. During the winter months of October through March, the Borough may issue a daily $PM_{2.5}$ forecast and, when the division determines that the AQI category is forecasted to be moderate or higher, issue and advisory.
B. The division may notify local media to ensure the advisory is broadcast. The division may also u... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.245972 | -0.549316 | -0.509766 | 0.518555 |
## 21.28.070 The Home Heating Reclamation Act. | A. Definitions. In this section, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions shall apply:
“Coal stove” means a heater or stove that is fueled by coal.
“Cook stove” means a wood burning appliance that is designated primarily for cooking food and that has the following characteristics:
1. An oven,... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.000453 | 0.546387 | 0.341797 | 0.172607 |
### 22.04.010 Definitions. | The following terms used in this title have the following meanings:
“*Adoption*” means the process by which a *person* over the age of majority selects and pays the fees necessary to bring into one’s own home an *animal* from the *Borough animal shelter*.
“*Animal*” means all domestic or domesticated members of the k... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.78418 | 0.592285 | 1.313477 | 1.22168 |
### 22.08.010 Animal control management. | The Animal Control Manager or such other person as the Mayor shall designate shall:
A. Keep or cause to be kept accurate and detailed records of the impoundment and disposition of all animals coming into their custody.
B. Keep or cause to be kept accurate and detailed reports of all animal bites reported to them and ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.447021 | -0.473145 | 1.040039 | 0.602051 |
## 22.12.010 Adoption fees. | A. An adoptive owner shall pay to the animal shelter an adoption fee.
B. The Animal Control Manager may waive adoption fees for nonprofit organizations when such organizations take animals in order to attempt to place them for adoption. Any such waiver of fees shall be pursuant to agreement with the organization provi... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.113281 | -0.842285 | 1.433594 | -0.080444 |
## 22.12.020 Adoptions. | A. All dogs and cats shall be spayed or neutered prior to adoption. Dogs and cats eligible for adoption may be spayed or neutered at the expense of the Borough. It is a violation of this section for an adoptive owner to possess an adopted dog or cat that is not spayed or neutered.
B. No animal may be adopted that is i... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.339844 | -0.613281 | 3.625 | 1.263672 |
## 22.16.010 Impoundment procedure for stray animals. | A. Stray animals without identification shall be impounded for not less than 72 hours. A reasonable effort will be made to identify and notify the owner. If an owner is identified, the requisite minimum time will be extended pursuant to subsection (B) of this section.
B. Stray animals with identification shall be impo... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.477539 | -0.028305 | 1.672852 | 0.959473 |
## 22.16.020 Impoundment procedure for surrendered animals. | A. An owner may surrender their animal for adoption to animal control. Animal control may make the animal available for adoption or may euthanize it.
B. An owner may surrender their animal for euthanasia. Animal control may evaluate the surrendered animal and either euthanize the animal or make the animal available fo... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.192749 | -1.719727 | 1.557617 | 0.093018 |
## 22.16.030 Impoundment procedure for animals in protective custody. | A. In accordance with state law, animal control may accept an animal that has been seized by a peace officer and placed in protective custody in order to shelter, care for, and provide necessary medical attention.
B. Animal control will make a reasonable effort to locate the owner to make arrangements for redemption, ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.720215 | -0.72168 | 1.8125 | 1.411133 |
## 22.16.040 Other impoundment procedures. | A. An animal that has been impounded for quarantine shall be handled pursuant to Chapter 22.24 FNSBC.
B. Any animal that is the subject of an appeal to the Animal Control Commission may be impounded through the date of the hearing. The owner shall pay in advance the estimated boarding fees from the date of impoundment... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.010849 | -0.412598 | 0.841309 | 0.318115 |
## 22.16.050 Redemption. | A. The most recent owner on record may resume possession of their impounded animal except as may be provided in this title and if the animal has not already been adopted. The most recent owner on record may only redeem their animal after paying all related fees and may not adopt the animal.
B. Any stray animal impound... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.51709 | 0.445557 | 1.68457 | 0.425537 |
## 22.16.060 Microchipping. | A. All dogs, cats and ferrets released from the animal shelter shall be identified by a microchip. Animals not identified by preexisting microchip upon their arrival at the shelter shall receive an injected microchip. Animal control shall keep a record of all preexisting, legible tattoos and injected microchip numbers ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.002554 | -0.77832 | 1.092773 | 0.19397 |
## 22.16.070 Boarding and other fees. | A. A daily fee for boarding at the animal shelter will be charged for any impounded animal.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
B. The Borough shall also charge the actual cost of expenses incurred during the impoundment of an animal. These miscellaneous... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.77002 | -1.041016 | 0.273926 | -0.399902 |
### 22.20.010 Dangerous animals. | A. An animal control officer shall conclude that an animal is a dangerous animal if they determine there is sufficient evidence that the animal:
1. Intentionally inflicted or attempted to inflict a bite on a human; or
2. While not under restraint either on the owner’s property or private property with the permission ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 2.310547 | 0.515625 | 1.811523 | 2.320313 |
## 22.20.020 Nuisance animals. | A. An animal control officer may determine that an animal is a nuisance animal if they determine there is sufficient evidence that the animal:
1. Engaged in aggressive posturing, lunging, or barking while unrestrained, and caused a person to modify, stop or alter the person’s activity to avoid an encounter or caused a... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 2.726563 | 0.397461 | 2.146484 | 2.039063 |
## 22.20.030 Removal of dangerous or nuisance animal classification or modification of conditions. | A. After a period of one year has passed from the determination that an animal is a dangerous animal or a nuisance animal, the owner may apply to the Animal Control Manager to have the designation removed or conditions modified in accordance with this section:
1. Submission of a written application by the current owne... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.755371 | -0.283936 | 0.796387 | 1.144531 |
## 22.24.010 Definitions. | For purposes of this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise, the following definitions shall apply:
“Animal” means a domestic mammal.
“Animal bite” or “bite” means a break to the skin that was caused by the mouth and/or teeth of an animal. (Ord. 2024-47 § 3, 2025; Ord. 2017-27 § 9, 2017.) | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.362793 | -1.142578 | 0.424072 | -0.570801 |
## 22.24.020 Duty to report. | A. It shall be the duty of every person who is bitten by an animal or the owner of an animal that has bitten a person resulting in a break to the skin to report the incident to animal control by the end of the following business day.
B. It shall be the duty of any person that observes an animal exhibiting signs of rab... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.514648 | -0.765625 | 1.008789 | 1.75 |
## 22.24.030 Animals that bite humans. | A. Animal control shall quarantine every dog, cat or ferret that bites a person resulting in a break to the skin for 10 days. A police dog that inflicts a bite in the line of duty shall not be quarantined when proof of current rabies
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed Ja... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.517578 | 0.181763 | 2.109375 | 2.541016 |
## 22.24.040 Animals exposed to rabies. | A. Animal control shall quarantine for 45 days every dog, cat or ferret that has been exposed or has potentially been exposed to rabies and that is current on rabies vaccination. Quarantine may be on the premises of the owner at the discretion of the animal control officer; otherwise such quarantine will take place in ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.021484 | 0.767578 | 2.240234 | 2.742188 |
## 22.24.050 General provisions. | A. The owner shall pay in advance the estimated boarding fees for any animal impounded at the animal shelter for quarantine through the last date of the quarantine period. Any unused boarding fees will be refunded.
B. No person shall kill or cause to be killed any animal that has bitten a person resulting in a break t... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.081055 | 0.28418 | 1.892578 | 2.144531 |
## 22.24.060 Vaccination. | A. No person shall own, keep or harbor a dog, cat or ferret over four months of age within the Borough unless such animal is properly immunized against rabies in accordance with the initial and booster vaccination schedules as recommended in the Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control, 2016.
B. Animal contr... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.297852 | -0.480469 | 1.648438 | 1.969727 |
### 22.28.010 Proper restraint of animals. | No owner or caretaker shall fail to properly restrain their animal to prevent it from running at large. (Ord. 2019-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 82-104 § 8, 1983; Ord. 78-15, 1978. 2004 Code § 6.24.010.) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.35791 | -1.821289 | 1.116211 | -0.27124 |
### 22.28.020 Animal waste. | No dog or cat owner shall fail to remove the excreta deposited by their dog or cat on public areas, recreation areas or on any other person’s property. (Ord. 2019-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 83-11 § 2, 1983. 2004 Code § 6.24.020.) | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.207642 | -1.780273 | 0.417236 | -0.06897 |
### 22.28.030 Harboring annoying or diseased animals. | A. No person shall knowingly own, harbor or keep any animal infected with a contagious or pestilent disease, unless confined and under the care of a licensed veterinarian.
B. No person shall fail to exercise proper care and control of their animal to prevent it from becoming a public nuisance.
C. No person shall tie,... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.389648 | -0.426025 | 1.819336 | 1.991211 |
### 22.28.040 Cruelty/failure to provide humane care. | A. A person commits the violation of cruelty to animals if the person:
1. Places a poisonous substance where an animal could reasonably ingest the substance, and the substance was placed with intent to harass, torture, injure or kill an animal; or
2. Intentionally encourages an animal to fight with another animal for... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 1.424805 | 0.58252 | 2.457031 | 2.265625 |
## 22.28.050 Release from restraint by nonowner. | No person shall, without permission of the owner, release any animal from restraint except to preserve the animal’s life. (Ord. 78-15, 1978. 2004 Code § 6.24.050.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.025253 | -1.992188 | 2.369141 | 0.158081 |
## 22.28.060 Duty of vehicle operators. | A. Any person who, as the operator of a motor vehicle, strikes a domestic animal shall immediately report the accident to the appropriate law enforcement agency or to the department of animal control or will personally contact the animal’s owner.
B. No vehicle operator shall fail to safely restrain an animal within th... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.261719 | -1.828125 | 1.416992 | 0.560059 |
## 22.32.010 Enforcement – Interference prohibited. | No person shall intentionally, recklessly or with criminal negligence interfere with, molest or hinder any police officer or animal control officer in the performance of any duty under this title, or seek to release any animal in the custody of such officer or from the animal shelter. Violation of this section is a vio... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.957031 | -0.647949 | 0.44043 | 1.43457 |
## 22.32.020 Penalties. | A. A person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a violation punishable by a fine. Penalties for specific violations of this title are set forth at Chapter 1.20 FNSBC.
B. The court shall order a defendant convicted of a misdemeanor or felony under any applicable local, state, and/or federal law(s) to ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.325684 | -0.202271 | -0.200806 | 0.864746 |
### for Alaska Municipalities | The statutory references listed below refer the code user to state statutes applicable to Alaska municipalities. They are current through June 2023. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.378906 | -0.836426 | -1.383789 | -1.449219 |
### 1.01.010 Adoption. | As authorized by AS 29.25.050, and Articles III and XIX of the Haines Borough Charter, there is hereby readopted the “Haines Borough Code” which consists of the ordinances of the borough that have ongoing effect and which have not expired according to their own terms as reformatted and published. (Ord. 05-09-127)
The ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.578125 | 0.562012 | -1.319336 | -1.182617 |
### 1.01.020 Title – Citation – Reference. | This code shall be known as the “Haines Borough Code” and it shall be sufficient to refer to said code as the “Haines Borough Code” in any prosecution for the violation of any provision thereof or in any proceeding at law or equity. It shall be sufficient to designate any ordinance adding to, amending, correcting or re... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.143555 | 0.025803 | -1.512695 | -1.385742 |
### 1.01.030 Codification authority. | This code consists of all the regulatory and penal ordinances and certain of the administrative ordinances of the Haines Borough, Alaska, codified pursuant to the provisions of AS 29.25.050. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.445313 | 0.151855 | -1.584961 | -1.512695 |
### 1.01.040 Ordinances passed prior to adoption. | A. Except for the ordinances listed in subsection (B) of this section, all ordinances and parts of ordinances of a permanent and general nature adopted before the adoption of this code are repealed.
B. The adoption of this code shall not repeal or amend any temporary or special ordinance adopted before the adoption of... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.035156 | -0.086548 | -1.249023 | -0.819824 |
### 1.01.050 Effect of code on past actions and obligations. | Neither the adoption of this code nor the repeal or amendment hereby of any ordinance or part or portion of any prior ordinance shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances, which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver of any license, fee, o... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.70459 | 0.372559 | -1.055664 | -0.931641 |
### 1.01.060 Effective date. | This code shall become effective on the date the ordinance adopting this code as the “Haines Borough Code” shall become effective. The ordinance codified in this chapter became effective immediately upon adoption by the assembly. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.772461 | -1.100586 | -1.226563 | -1.352539 |
### 1.01.070 Constitutionality. | If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this code is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this code. The assembly declares that it would have passed this code, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.459961 | -0.668457 | -1.088867 | -0.957031 |
### 1.01.080 Repeal shall not revive any ordinances. | The repeal of any code section does not revive the original text of the code section, but rather, repeal of an existing section repeals the underlying ordinance section and all of its amendments. (Ord. 05-09-127) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.514648 | -0.939941 | -1.109375 | -1.199219 |
### 1.04.005 Purpose and intent. | The purpose and intent of this code is to enhance and protect the lives, health and safety of the public and government employees; to protect public and private property; and to protect the rights guaranteed in the United States Constitution, the state of Alaska Constitution, and the Haines Borough Charter Preamble and... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.773926 | -0.443848 | -0.186401 | 1.217773 |
### 1.04.010 Title. | This borough code is hereby declared to be and shall hereafter constitute the official borough code of the Haines Borough. Any reference made to the number of any section contained herein shall be understood to refer to the position of the same under its appropriate chapter and title heading, and to the general penalty... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.269531 | 0.094116 | -1.561523 | -1.280273 |
### 1.04.020 Acceptance. | This borough code, as hereby presented in printed form, shall hereafter be received without further proof in all courts and in all administrative tribunals of this state as the ordinances of the borough of general and permanent effect. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.453125 | -0.784668 | -1.021484 | -1.287109 |
### 1.04.030 Grammatical interpretation. | The following grammatical rules shall apply in the Haines Borough Code and the ordinances of the borough:
A. **Gender.** One gender includes the other gender;
B. **Singular and Plural.** The singular number includes the plural and the plural includes the singular;
C. **Tenses.** Words used in the present tense inclu... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.09082 | -0.103699 | -0.898926 | -1.486328 |
### 1.04.050 Title, chapter and section headings. | Title, chapter and section headings contained herein shall not be deemed to govern, limit, modify or in any manner affect the scope, meaning or intent of the provisions of any title, chapter or section hereof. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.161133 | -0.881348 | -1.158203 | -1.730469 |
### 1.04.060 Reference applies to all amendments. | Whenever a reference is made to this code as the “Haines Borough Code,” the “borough code,” the “code” or to any portion thereof, or to any ordinance of the Haines Borough, Alaska, the reference shall apply to all amendments, corrections and additions now or hereafter made. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.232422 | -0.645508 | -1.142578 | -1.306641 |
### 1.04.070 Reference to specific ordinances. | References to ordinance numbers in matters of record shall be construed as references to those sections of this code wherein those ordinances are codified. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.568359 | -0.709961 | -1.629883 | -1.860352 |
### 1.04.990 Definitions. | Whenever the following words or terms are used in this code, they shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, unless the context makes the meaning manifestly inapplicable thereto:
- “Agent” means a person acting on behalf of another.
- “Assembly” means the Haines Borough assembly.
- “Assessor” means the b... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.139648 | 0.652832 | -0.640625 | -0.715332 |
### 1.08.010 Manager-assembly form of government. | The form of government of the borough shall be the manager-assembly form of government as defined in AS 29.20.460 through 29.20.520. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.388672 | -0.667969 | -0.907227 | -1.297852 |
## 1.12.020 Custody of seal. | The official corporate seal of the borough shall be and remain in the sole custody and keeping of the borough clerk and shall never be affixed to or upon any document or other paper of any kind or character except under the express authority and direction given by the borough assembly. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.455078 | -1.560547 | -0.293945 | -1.485352 |
### 1.16.010 Datum adopted. | The United States Coast and Geodetic Survey datum is adopted as the official datum for the borough. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.382813 | -1.141602 | -1.017578 | -1.801758 |
### 1.16.020 Reference by public structures. | The elevation of all public structures, street improvements, drainage projects, public utilities and public buildings shall be referred to the datum. | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.227539 | -0.848633 | -0.731934 | -1.073242 |
### 1.16.030 Public record. | The superintendent of public works shall provide and maintain at the office of the borough clerk a list of the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey tidal bench marks located within the corporate limits of the borough with locations and elevations indicated. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.580078 | -1.036133 | -1.299805 | -1.476563 |
## 1.24.010 General penalty. | A. Every act prohibited by borough ordinance is unlawful. Unless another penalty is expressly provided by this code for a particular act or offense, every person who commits an infraction or violation of any provision of this code, or any rule or regulation adopted or issued pursuant to this code, commits a minor offen... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.322266 | 0.612305 | -0.120422 | 1.296875 |
## 1.24.015 Surcharge required. | In addition to any penalty prescribed by law, a person found to have violated a borough ordinance shall pay the surcharge required under AS 12.55.039 and 29.25.074. All such surcharges collected shall be remitted to the state of Alaska as required by AS 29.25.074. (Ord. 15-06-413 § 5) | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.257813 | -0.480469 | -0.061646 | -0.287109 |
## 1.24.020 Procedure. | A. The charge for the violation of a code provision may be brought by a borough police officer based upon information personally known to the police officer or upon sworn statement by the borough manager or other borough official responsible for the administration and enforcement of the code provision which has been
T... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.679688 | 0.51709 | -0.471924 | 0.049805 |
## 1.24.030 Disposition of minor offenses. | A person charged with a minor offense listed on a fine schedule may appear in court to contest the charge. If an offense is not listed on a fine schedule, or if the citation indicates that a court appearance is mandatory, the defendant must appear in court to answer the charges. As a minor offense, trial is by the cour... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.255127 | -0.786621 | 0.697754 | -0.547363 |
## 1.24.040 Minor offense fine schedule. | In accordance with AS 29.25.070(a), citations for the following offenses may be disposed of as provided in AS 12.25.195 through 12.25.230, without a court appearance, upon payment of the fine amounts listed below, plus the state surcharge required by AS 12.55.039 and 29.25.074. Fines must be paid to the court. The Alas... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 1.361328 | 0.849121 | 0.023239 | 0.748535 |
## 1.24.060 Ordinances affecting minor offenses sent to borough attorney. | Immediately after the assembly enacts a code ordinance affecting, creating, or eliminating a minor offense, the borough clerk shall transmit the ordinance to the borough attorney. The borough attorney shall submit any necessary updates to the Alaska court system for inclusion in the Uniform Table of Minor Offenses. (Or... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.844238 | -1.0625 | -0.423096 | -0.458008 |
### 2.04.010 Applicability. | In the event of a conflict between a provision of this title and a provision of a valid collective bargaining agreement, the relevant provision of the collective bargaining agreement shall govern. For any matter on which a valid collective bargaining agreement is silent, this title shall govern. In the event that no va... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.223633 | -0.223633 | -1.217773 | -1.145508 |
### 2.04.020 Officers. | The officers of the borough shall consist of:
A. **Elected Officers.** A mayor and six assembly members, who shall be elected by direct vote of the electors of the borough, and who are designated “elected officials”;
B. **Appointed Officers.** A manager, clerk, attorney, and chief fiscal officer, who shall be appoint... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.365234 | -1.057617 | -1.071289 | -1.176758 |
### 2.04.030 Employees. | The employees of the borough shall consist of:
A. The borough manager and head of each administrative department, who shall be designated by title in the ordinances creating the respective departments or, in the absence of any such ordinance, by the manager or assembly in making the appointment. All heads of departmen... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.866211 | 0.213501 | -0.685059 | -0.970703 |
## 2.04.040 Oaths of office. | Elected officials, borough officers and other employees as required for the performance of their duties, before taking office, shall affirm in writing that they will honestly, faithfully and impartially perform and discharge the duties of the office. The oaths shall be administered by and filed with the clerk or the cl... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.350586 | -1.171875 | -0.444092 | -0.693359 |
## 2.04.050 Bonds of officials. | The assembly shall, from time to time by resolution, determine which officers of the borough, in addition to the chief fiscal officer and borough clerk, shall be bonded for the faithful accounting of all funds and property under their control. Such bonds shall be purchased from surety companies licensed to do business ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.174805 | -0.056793 | -1.246094 | -0.906738 |
## 2.04.060 Failure to perform duties of office – Removal. | Every elective office shall be declared vacant by resolution of the assembly if the incumbent fails to perform the duties of the position. Every position appointed by the mayor to a committee board or commission shall be declared vacant by the mayor if the incumbent fails to perform the duties of the position. The foll... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.270508 | 0.238647 | 0.163696 | -0.015503 |
### 2.06.010 Purpose. | A. The purpose of this chapter is to set reasonable standards of conduct for borough officials so that the public may be assured that its trust in such persons is well placed and that the borough officials are aware of what is expected of them.
B. Because Haines is a small community, with a limited number to serve in ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.733398 | -0.004131 | 0.108704 | 0.060272 |
## 2.06.020 Scope and duration. | A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, this chapter applies to the conduct of elected and appointed borough officials.
B. Enforcement proceedings may be commenced and continue to completion after a person is no longer a borough official for conduct that occurred during the time the person was serving or enga... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.817871 | -0.731445 | -0.376709 | -0.839844 |
## 2.06.025 Definitions. | The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings ascribed to them, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
“Agency” means the assembly, a department, the borough manager’s office, or other entity in or of the government of the borough, includi... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.55957 | 1.142578 | -0.647949 | -0.81543 |
## 2.06.030 Standards and prohibited acts. | A. Borough officials and borough-hired consultants and contractors, while acting in such capacity, shall not knowingly make false statements to influence official action.
B. Official Action. No borough official shall participate in any official action in which:
1. The person or the person’s immediate family member is... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.339355 | 0.858887 | 0.646484 | 0.861328 |
## 2.06.035 Public financial disclosure. | A. The borough assembly members, mayor, school board members, planning commissioners, and borough manager must annually file a financial disclosure statement listing each source of income over $5,000, including
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.50293 | 1.59375 | 0.470703 | 1.15918 |
## 2.06.040 Business dealings with borough. | A. Prior to official action, a borough official shall file a statement with the borough clerk (or borough manager if the official is the clerk) regarding business dealings or proposed business dealings between the official and the borough at least 30 days prior to the official action. The statement shall set forth the ... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.582031 | -0.266602 | 0.2052 | -0.091125 |
## 2.06.045 Procedure for declaring potential conflict of interest – Borough officials. | A. A borough official who has or may have a substantial financial interest or personal interest in an official action shall disclose the facts concerning that interest to the body of the borough of which the official is a member prior to the body taking any official action. Any member of the body may raise a question c... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.505859 | 0.946289 | 0.289551 | -0.101318 |
## 2.06.046 Procedure for declaring potential conflicts of interest – Borough manager. | A borough manager who has or may have a substantial personal or financial interest in an official action shall disclose the facts concerning those interests to the borough assembly prior to taking the official action. If the borough assembly determines the manager has a substantial personal or financial interest in the... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.86084 | -0.367188 | -0.061432 | -0.232666 |
## 2.06.047 Procedure for declaring and ruling on partiality in quasi-judicial matters. | A. A borough official who has partiality concerning a quasi-judicial matter shall not advise on the matter, adjudicate the matter or serve as a member of a body adjudicating the matter.
B. A borough official who is a member of a quasi-judicial body and who has or may have partiality concerning a matter to be adjudicat... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.364014 | 1.006836 | -0.133423 | -0.144897 |
## 2.06.050 Procedures for violation reporting. | A. Any resident of the borough who believes that a violation of any portion of this chapter has occurred may file a written complaint of potential violation with the borough clerk’s office. However, where the complaint is against the clerk, the complaint may be filed with either the manager or the attorney. When the co... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.570313 | 0.088257 | -0.230957 | 0.314941 |
## 2.06.055 Investigation and penalties. | A. The assembly shall be the body to hear and decide all matters concerning any borough official on the grounds of a violation of this chapter.
B. Unless another penalty is expressly provided in this chapter for a particular act or offense, any official who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subje... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.288574 | 0.291016 | -0.181274 | 1.374023 |
## 2.06.060 Actions voidable. | A. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a borough grant, contract, or lease entered into in violation of this chapter is voidable by the borough. In a determination under this section of whether to void a grant, contract, or lease, the interests of third parties who could be damaged may be taken into accou... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.56543 | 0.102722 | 0.120056 | 1.088867 |
### 2.06.065 Distribution of code. | The borough clerk shall cause a copy of this chapter to be distributed to each borough official elected or appointed before entering upon the duties of office and to the borough manager upon employment. (Ord. 17-10-481 § 4) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.545898 | -1.875977 | -0.837891 | -1.395508 |
### 2.08.010 Assembly members – Election number and terms. | There shall be an assembly of six members, all of which shall be elected at large for three-year terms. (Ord. 13-05-327 § 4) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.411133 | -2.0625 | -1.05957 | -1.389648 |
### 2.08.020 Qualifications of assembly members. | Only an individual qualified to vote in any borough election and qualified as a resident of the borough, as determined below, shall be eligible for the office of borough assembly member. If the assembly member ceases to be a borough resident or to be a qualified voter in the borough, the member shall immediately forfei... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.083008 | 0.385254 | 0.07666 | -0.671875 |
### 2.08.030 Election of assembly members – Terms. | An election is held annually, on the first Tuesday of October, to choose assembly members for three-year terms and until their successors have been elected and have qualified. The regular term of office begins immediately following certification of the election. The assembly may not limit the number of consecutive term... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.37207 | -1.62207 | -0.946289 | -1.013672 |
### 2.08.040 Compensation of assembly members. | Each member of the assembly who has not opted out of compensation shall receive such compensation at the rate of $175.00 for each regular and special meeting of the assembly attended. Each member of the assembly who has not opted out of compensation shall also receive compensation at the rate of $50.00 for each budget ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.929688 | -0.194458 | 0.17041 | -0.774902 |
### 2.08.050 Assembly powers. | All legislative powers of the borough are vested in the assembly. Without limitation of the foregoing, the assembly shall have power:
A. By ordinance to enact legislation relating to any and all subjects and matters not prohibited by law;
B. To adopt the budget, raise revenues, authorize the borrowing of money, make ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.21875 | 0.270752 | -1.077148 | -0.683594 |
## 2.08.060 Meetings of the assembly. | A. Regular Meetings. Meetings of the assembly and all committees, boards and commissions thereof shall be public except as provided for in AS 44.62.310. All regular meetings of the assembly shall be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the assembly chambers unless public notice is given ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.719727 | 1.128906 | -0.370361 | -0.613281 |
## 2.10.010 Procedures of the assembly. | A. The mayor shall preside at all meetings of the assembly. The mayor shall preserve order and decorum among the assembly members and is responsible for the conduct of all meetings in compliance with the rules of the assembly. The mayor may at any time make such rules as the mayor deems proper to preserve order among t... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.891113 | -0.133789 | -0.689453 | -0.552734 |
## 2.10.030 Agenda. | A. **Regular and Special Assembly Meetings.** All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contract documents, or other matters to be submitted to the assembly shall be delivered to the clerk by the deadlines stipulated in the current assembly-approved agenda preparation schedule. Any member of the assembly, t... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.260742 | 0.273926 | -1.109375 | -1.176758 |
## 2.10.040 Minutes. | A. Minutes of all regular and special meetings shall be taken by the clerk or the clerk’s designee. Audio recording shall also be made of these meetings. Summary notes shall be taken by the manager or committee chair at each assembly work session or committee of the assembly and a report given on the work session or co... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.292969 | 0.592773 | -0.772949 | -0.848145 |
## 2.10.050 Assembly rules – Amendment, suspension and violation. | A. In all matters of parliamentary procedure not covered in the rules of the assembly, Robert’s Rules of Order shall be applicable and govern.
B. The borough assembly rules and order of business shall be observed in all cases, unless suspended temporarily for a special purpose by a vote of the majority of assembly mem... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.165527 | 0.25 | -0.793457 | -0.16333 |
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