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## 2.10.060 Assembly rules – Speaking, rules of conduct. | A. A member about to speak shall respectfully address the presiding officer, and shall not commence to speak until recognized by the presiding officer. When two or more members request to speak at the same time, the presiding officer shall determine which one is recognized.
The Haines Borough Code is current through O... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.849121 | -0.308105 | -0.479248 | -0.705078 |
## 2.10.070 Motions – Putting questions in order moved. | The presiding officer shall put all questions in the order in which they are moved unless a subsequent motion shall be previous in its nature except, in naming sums and fixing times, the largest sum and the longest time shall be put first. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.358398 | -0.713379 | -1.019531 | -1.361328 |
## 2.10.080 Point of order. | Any member may make a point of order without a second at any time. The presiding officer may speak to points of order in preference to other members, and shall decide all such questions, subject to appeal to the assembly by motion duly seconded; and no other business shall be in order until the question on the appeal h... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.113281 | -0.976074 | -0.964355 | -0.955566 |
## 2.10.090 Motions – Second required. | All motions shall require a second, unless otherwise provided by special rule.
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.487305 | -0.770996 | -0.861328 | -1.203125 |
### 2.10.100 Motions – Disposition, withdrawal. | After a motion is stated or read by the presiding officer, it shall be deemed to be in the possession of the assembly and shall be disposed of by vote, but the mover may withdraw it at any time before decision or amendment, by consent of the second. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.101563 | -1.119141 | -0.700195 | -1.06543 |
### 2.10.110 Motions – Question under debate – Motions received. | **A.** When a question is under debate, the presiding officer shall receive any of the following motions but no other:
1. To adjourn;
2. To recess;
3. To raise a question of privilege;
4. To call for the order of the day, or the regular order;
5. To lay on the table;
6. For the previous question;
7. To limit or extend... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.043945 | 0.420898 | -1.263672 | -0.835449 |
### 2.10.120 Motions – Division of question. | Any member may require the division of a question, when the sense of it will admit. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.749512 | -1.350586 | -0.691895 | -1.375977 |
### 2.10.130 Parliamentary inquiries of presiding officer. | Any member may make a parliamentary inquiry of the presiding officer at any time during the meeting. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.583984 | -1.96875 | -0.663574 | -1.220703 |
### 2.10.140 Motions – Ordering of previous question. | When the previous question is moved by any member, all debate on the main question shall be suspended immediately and the presiding officer shall put the question in the following form: The previous question is moved on (specifying the motion on which the previous question is demanded). As many as are in favor of order... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.263672 | -0.02803 | -1.344727 | -0.775391 |
### 2.10.150 Motions – Reduction to writing. | Any motion must be reduced to writing if the presiding officer so requires or any member so demands, and no other motion shall be entertained until reasonable time (not over 10 minutes) is afforded for compliance with this rule. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.922363 | -0.892578 | -0.337158 | -0.862793 |
### 2.10.160 Motions – Amending amendments. | A motion to amend an amendment shall be in order; but a motion to amend an amendment to an amendment shall not be entertained.
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.56543 | -0.561523 | -1.139648 | -1.274414 |
## 2.10.170 Motion to reconsider. | When a vote has been taken either passing or defeating any proposition or legislation, any assembly member who voted on the prevailing side may move for reconsideration at the same meeting or at the next succeeding meeting whenever motions are in order; provided, that the subject matter has not passed out of the contro... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.994141 | 0.051117 | -0.960938 | -0.603027 |
## 2.10.180 Motions – Rescinding vote. | Any previous vote may be rescinded by vote of the majority of the assembly at any time, provided the subject has not passed out of the control of the assembly. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.825195 | -1.583984 | -0.897461 | -0.753906 |
## 2.10.190 Voting. | A. The presiding officer shall declare all votes; but if any member doubts a vote, the presiding officer, without further debate upon the question, shall request the members voting in the affirmative and negative respectively to so indicate, and the presiding officer shall declare the result.
B. The vote upon all matt... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.741211 | 0.007324 | -1.137695 | -0.678711 |
## 2.10.200 Quorum – Voting. | A. Four assembly members constitute a quorum. Four affirmative votes, by either four assembly members or three assembly members on a tie vote, plus the vote of the mayor, are required for the passage of an ordinance, resolution, or motion, excepting the provisions for filling of vacancy and emergency ordinances provide... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.930664 | -0.135864 | -0.748535 | -0.75 |
## 2.10.210 Mayor’s vote. | The mayor is not an assembly member and may vote only in the case of a tie. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.280273 | -1.824219 | -0.523438 | -1.144531 |
## 2.10.220 Veto. | The mayor may veto any ordinance, resolution, motion, or other action of the assembly and may, by veto, strike or reduce items in appropriation ordinances. The veto does not extend to:
A. Adoption or repeal of a manager plan of government;
B. Actions of the board of equalization or the board of adjustment;
C. The ap... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.724609 | -0.38501 | -0.760254 | -0.180664 |
## 2.10.230 Duties of the clerk at assembly meetings. | The clerk shall give notice of borough assembly meetings, shall attend all meetings of the assembly and keep the journal of its proceedings, and shall authenticate by the clerk’s signature and record in full in a book or file kept for that purpose all ordinances and resolutions duly indexed and open to public inspectio... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.311523 | 0.074768 | -0.879883 | -1.126953 |
## 2.10.240 Vacancies. | The assembly shall declare an elective office, other than the office of mayor, vacant when the person elected:
A. Fails to qualify or take office within 30 days after election or appointment;
B. Is physically absent from the borough for 90 consecutive days unless excused by the assembly;
C. Resigns and the resignati... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.047852 | -0.256592 | 0.53418 | 0.117676 |
## 2.10.250 Filling of vacancy. | A. If a vacancy occurs in the assembly, the assembly by roll call vote of a majority of its remaining members shall, within 30 days, appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. If less than 30 days remain in the term of the vacant seat, the vacancy may not be filled.
B. Notwithstanding subsection (A) of this secti... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.115234 | -0.604004 | -1.162109 | -0.848145 |
## 2.10.260 Removal from office. | The mayor or any assembly member may be removed from office for any cause specified by applicable state law for the removal of officers, and in the manner prescribed thereby, or recall as provided by statute. | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.051758 | -1.056641 | -0.371826 | -0.437012 |
## 2.12.010 Acts of the assembly. | The assembly shall act only by ordinance, resolution or order. Laws of a general, uniform and permanent nature shall be reduced to ordinance; laws of a temporary nature or special character shall be reduced to resolution. When the assembly expresses anything by way of command, the form of expression shall be “ordered.”... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.213867 | -0.825195 | -1.260742 | -1.242188 |
## 2.12.020 Acts required to be by ordinance. | In addition to acts which AS 29 requires to be by ordinance, the charter requires the following acts to be by ordinance:
A. Establish, alter, or abolish borough departments;
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026.
B. Provide for a fine or other ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.487549 | 0.53418 | -1.083008 | -0.468262 |
## 2.12.030 Procedure for adopting ordinances. | A. An ordinance must be introduced in the form required by this title.
B. The following procedure governs the enactment of all ordinances except emergency ordinances:
1. An ordinance may be introduced by the mayor or a member of the assembly;
2. An ordinance shall be set by the assembly for two public hearings, to b... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.936523 | -0.049805 | -0.958496 | -0.804688 |
## 2.12.040 Emergency ordinances. | A. To meet a public emergency the assembly may adopt an emergency ordinance effective on adoption. Each emergency ordinance shall contain a finding by the assembly that an emergency exists and a statement of the facts upon which the finding is based. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, amended and adopted, or reject... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.577637 | -0.459229 | -0.695801 | 1.097656 |
## 2.12.060 Codes of regulations – Adoption by reference. | The assembly may in a single ordinance accept or amend by reference provisions of a published code of borough regulations. The procedure under AS 29.25.020 applies to an ordinance adopted under this section, except that neither the ordinance nor its amendments must be distributed to the public or read in full at the pu... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.241211 | 0.022522 | -1.31543 | -1.120117 |
## 2.12.070 Ordinances confined to a single subject. | Every ordinance shall be confined to one subject unless it is an appropriation ordinance or one codifying, revising or rearranging existing ordinances or the code. Ordinances for appropriations shall be confined to appropriations. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.4375 | -1.089844 | -1.083984 | -1.457031 |
## 2.12.080 Repealing clause. | The repeal of an ordinance shall not repeal the repealing clause of such ordinance or revive any ordinance which has been repealed thereby.
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.56543 | -0.550781 | -1.100586 | -1.199219 |
## 2.12.090 Acts by agents. | When an act is required by ordinance and the act may be done as well by an agent as by the principal, such requirement shall be construed as to require and include all such acts performed by an authorized agent. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.036133 | -0.703125 | -0.744141 | -1.327148 |
## 2.12.100 Formal acts by resolution. | A. Formal acts by the assembly not required by law to be enacted by ordinance and not being acts of a general and permanent nature may be adopted by resolution. A resolution shall have:
1. The heading: “Haines Borough, Alaska.”
2. The space for a number to be assigned: “Resolution No.____.”
3. A short and concise ti... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.725586 | 0.113281 | -1.15332 | -1.220703 |
## 2.12.110 Resolutions. | A. Every resolution shall be introduced in writing and shall be noticed with the posted agenda.
B. A resolution may appear on a consent agenda provided assembly members and other interested persons may request removal from the consent agenda and thereby be provided an opportunity to be heard. After such hearing, the a... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.126953 | -0.052643 | -1.148438 | -0.891113 |
## 2.12.120 Codification. | A. Each ordinance shall be codified after it is adopted.
B. The borough code shall be kept current by regular supplements.
C. In subsection (A) of this section, “codified” means:
1. The ordinance has been given a serial number or other permanent identifying number, and, bearing a notation of the date of adoption and... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.166992 | -0.020584 | -1.106445 | -1.142578 |
## 2.12.130 Repeal of ordinances. | Ordinances and parts of ordinances shall be specifically repealed by ordinance number or by section if only amended or partially repealed. This section is not intended to prevent the re-codification of ordinances or titles as necessary to implement HBC 2.12.120. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.530273 | -0.513672 | -0.958984 | -1.364258 |
## 2.16.010 Mayor as executive. | A. The executive power of the borough is vested in the mayor. The mayor shall preside at assembly meetings, act as ceremonial head of the borough, and sign documents on the borough’s behalf upon assembly authorization.
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through Janua... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.391602 | -0.459473 | -0.950195 | -0.777832 |
## 2.16.020 Qualifications, election and term of mayor. | A. Only an individual qualified to vote in any borough election and qualified as a resident of the borough shall be eligible to hold the office of mayor. The same residency requirements pertain to the mayor as to the assembly, as designated in HBC 2.08.020.
B. The mayor is elected at large for a term of three years an... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.029297 | -1.085938 | -0.330566 | -0.928711 |
## 2.16.030 Veto. | A. Except as provided in HBC 2.10.220, the mayor may veto an ordinance, resolution, motion or other action of the assembly and may strike or reduce appropriation items. The mayor’s failure to sign a legislative measure shall not constitute a veto.
B. A veto must be exercised and submitted to the assembly with a writte... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.641602 | -0.641113 | -0.824707 | -0.114014 |
## 2.16.040 Vacancy in the office of the mayor. | A. The assembly shall, by four or more affirmative votes, declare the office of mayor vacant only when the person elected:
1. Fails to qualify or take office within 30 days after election or appointment;
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026.
2... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.857422 | 0.130981 | 0.124878 | 0.135132 |
## 2.16.050 Deputy mayor. | The mayor shall designate one assembly member to serve as deputy mayor in the mayor’s absence. If the office of mayor is declared vacant, the deputy mayor may be sworn in as mayor until the next regular or special election. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.480469 | -2.039063 | -0.640137 | -1.100586 |
## 2.16.060 Successor to the office of mayor and deputy mayor. | Should the offices of mayor and deputy mayor become vacant or should both the mayor and deputy mayor be absent or unable to perform the duties of the office of mayor, the order of interim succession shall be determined as follows:
A. The assembly member with the longest total period of tenure in office shall assume th... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.458984 | -0.957031 | -0.838867 | -1.147461 |
## 2.16.070 Compensation of the mayor. | The mayor of the borough shall be paid a salary of $1,250 per month; provided, however, if the mayor is out of the borough for a period of more than 15 days (exclusive of time spent on borough business), the mayor’s salary shall
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed thr... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.232422 | 0.196533 | 0.278076 | -0.766113 |
### 2.20.010 Appointment – At-will status. | The borough manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the borough. The manager is appointed by the borough assembly. The manager is an at-will officer who may be dismissed by the borough assembly at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.091797 | -1.607422 | -0.443115 | -1.170898 |
### 2.20.020 Duties. | The manager works closely with the mayor, borough assembly, borough officers, department heads, committees, commissions and the public. The position is responsible for carrying out the administration of borough government and duties as directed by the borough assembly. As chief administrator, the manager shall:
A. App... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.960938 | -0.06604 | -0.639648 | -0.727051 |
### 2.24.010 Appointment – At-will status. | The borough clerk shall be the head of the office of the clerk. The clerk is appointed by the borough assembly. The clerk is an at-will officer who may be dismissed by the borough assembly at any time, with or without cause and with or without notice. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.197266 | -1.415039 | -0.500977 | -1.269531 |
### 2.24.020 Borough clerk – Duties. | The clerk shall:
A. Give notice of the time and place of all assembly meetings to the assembly and the public;
B. Prepare agendas and agenda packets as required by the assembly and the code;
C. Attend meetings of the assembly and its boards and committees as required and keep the journal;
D. Assure that notice and ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.188477 | -0.224976 | -0.757324 | -0.760254 |
## 2.24.030 Records. | The books and records of the borough shall be kept by the clerk who shall deliver the same to the clerk’s successor, except that other officers and department heads may keep such records as are necessary for the performance of their duties. When such records are no longer needed in the possession of others herein autho... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.441406 | -0.860352 | -0.879395 | -1.404297 |
## 2.24.040 Acting clerk. | In case of the temporary absence of the clerk, the assembly may appoint an acting borough clerk with all the powers and obligations of the borough clerk. The acting clerk shall be duly qualified and shall, in all cases, sign documents in the name of the clerk, subscribing the acting clerk’s personal signature as acting... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.202148 | -1.02832 | -0.946289 | -1.177734 |
## 2.28.010 Appointment. | There shall be a borough chief fiscal officer, herein called the chief fiscal officer, who shall be appointed by the assembly and shall be the head of the department of finance. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.713867 | -1.717773 | -0.929199 | -1.368164 |
## 2.28.020 Duties. | The borough chief fiscal officer shall perform the following duties:
A. Have custody of all funds of the borough and deposit the same as directed by the assembly;
B. Sign all checks, warrants and orders for withdrawal of funds after the same shall have been authorized by the assembly;
C. In the absence of the chief ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.174805 | -0.541016 | -0.577148 | -0.808594 |
## 2.32.010 Appointment. | There shall be a borough attorney (or firm with responsible party named by said firm) appointed by the assembly which shall be the legal advisor of all officers and employees of the borough with respect to any legal matter affecting the borough’s interests. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.446289 | -1.168945 | -0.848633 | -1.09668 |
## 2.32.020 Duties of the borough attorney. | Upon request of the borough mayor or manager, the borough attorney shall:
A. Be charged with the performance of all legal services of the borough, including those of legal advisor to the assembly, the mayor, and to all departments and offices of the borough;
B. Upon the request of the borough assembly or manager, tak... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.974609 | -0.380859 | -0.722656 | -0.411865 |
### 2.32.030 Performing legal services for others. | The borough attorney’s services shall be on a part-time basis; the borough attorney may accept and perform legal services for others; provided, that such services shall in no way conflict with the performance of the duties as borough attorney. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.980469 | -1.47168 | -0.692871 | -1.225586 |
### 2.32.040 Borough attorney – Absence – Acting attorney. | During any temporary absence of the borough attorney, the borough attorney, after consulting with the assembly, may designate an acting borough attorney to act with all of the powers, duties and obligations of that office, for a term not to exceed 30 days. In the event the borough attorney is incapacitated or is for an... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.013672 | -0.762207 | -0.399658 | -0.378662 |
### 2.38.010 Formation and supervision. | There shall be a department of lands, assessment and planning, supervised by a director, who shall be appointed by the manager to undertake the duties described in HBC 2.38.020. (Ord. 18-05-495 § 4; Ord. 08-11-191 § 4) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.491211 | -0.425293 | -0.834961 | -1.386719 |
### 2.38.020 Duties of the department. | The department is engaged foremost in the systematic and creative development of community life as it relates to land use, public infrastructure, economic growth and quality of life. It is the repository of data about the physical
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed t... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.852051 | 0.668457 | -1.188477 | -0.977539 |
## 2.38.040 Assessor. | There shall be an assessor (or firm with responsible party named by said firm) who shall be appointed by the manager and provided with a job description and responsibilities. (Ord. 18-05-495 § 4; Ord. 08-11-191 § 4) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.229492 | -0.984375 | -0.76416 | -1.277344 |
## 2.38.050 Duties of the assessor. | A. Assess and evaluate all taxable properties within the borough, according to the time frame outlined in HBC 3.72.060; prepare and certify annually an assessment roll as outlined in Chapters 3.70 and 3.72 HBC and provide accurate data to the chief fiscal officer for collection of resulting taxes.
B. Ensure that munic... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.072266 | 0.274658 | -1.051758 | -0.868164 |
## 2.38.060 Planner. | There shall be a planner who shall be appointed by the manager and provided with a job description and responsibilities. (Ord. 18-05-495 § 4)
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.257813 | -0.931641 | -0.878418 | -1.446289 |
## 2.38.070 Duties of the planner. | A. Serve as administrative staff to the planning commission. With the planning commission chair, prepare meeting agendas, provide information to facilitate business meetings, and provide for record of planning commission business.
B. Assist the director in the development of a borough land management program that reco... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.873535 | -0.196045 | -0.979004 | -0.999023 |
## 2.40.010 Police department organization – Appointment of chief. | There shall be a police department, the head of which shall be the police chief who shall be appointed by the manager subject to confirmation by the assembly and who shall hold office at the discretion of the manager. (Ord. 13-05-325 § 4) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.462891 | -1.276367 | -0.965332 | -1.099609 |
## 2.40.020 Duties of the police department. | It shall be the duty of the police department to apprehend, arrest and bring to justice all violators of the ordinances of the borough, within the townsite service area, to suppress all riots, affrays, and unlawful assemblies which may come to their knowledge and generally to keep the peace; to serve all warrants, writ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.715332 | -0.455078 | -0.125488 | 1.089844 |
## 2.40.030 Chief of police. | The police chief shall be the commanding officer of the police force. The chief shall:
A. Attempt to apprehend, arrest, and bring to justice all violators of federal, state, or borough law;
B. Establish a set of rules and regulations governing the discipline, training, and operation of the department;
C. Provide a c... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.079834 | -0.367432 | 0.002674 | 0.240845 |
## 2.40.035 Application of state law to police and correctional officers. | The hiring, employment, certification and dismissal of police and corrections employees shall be consistent with state law and regulations as defined in AS 18.65.130 through 18.65.290, and 13 AAC 85. (Ord. 13-05-325 § 7) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.944336 | 0.4729 | -0.128174 | -0.554688 |
## 2.40.050 Workers’ compensation insurance for reserve policemen. | The borough shall purchase at its own expense and provide workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the state of Alaska for each authorized member of the Haines reserve police force. Such insurance shall be provided under the policies insuring other borough em... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.280273 | -0.621582 | 0.276367 | -0.688477 |
## 2.40.060 Registration for insurance. | The chief fiscal officer shall keep a roll of those reserve policemen eligible for insurance under HBC 2.40.050 with the same information regarding each reserve policeman as is kept for other borough employees. All reserve policemen desiring to be covered by such insurance shall register with the chief fiscal officer o... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.309814 | 0.657715 | 0.665039 | -0.445313 |
## 2.40.070 Policemen – Special – Appointment – Service – Compensation. | Special policemen shall have the powers vested in the regular borough policemen. Such special policemen shall, however, serve on a temporary basis and only when and as specifically required by the police chief, and shall function only under the direction of the police chief. They shall assist the police chief whenever ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.007332 | -0.35791 | -0.074158 | -0.364014 |
## 2.40.075 Training and records. | A. **Drill and Training.** The police chief or the chief’s representative shall, at least two times per month, provide for suitable drills covering the operation and handling of all equipment essential for efficient department operation and to maintain current certification as required by state law. In addition, the ch... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.751953 | -0.446777 | 0.050659 | -0.317871 |
## 2.40.080 Outside business. | A. Members of the department shall devote their entire time and attention to police business and shall not engage in any other business or calling, except when authorized by the police chief in the following circumstances:
1. When working for an outside employer in connection with police duties, such as basketball gam... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.594238 | 0.108826 | 0.96875 | 0.230957 |
## 2.40.090 Police department to receive unclaimed property. | When lost, stolen, abandoned or otherwise unclaimed property or money, except vehicles covered under the traffic code, comes into the possession of the police department, the department shall hold and store such property in a safe place or with some responsible person until it is claimed and all just and reasonable cha... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.367432 | -0.609863 | -0.188354 | -0.355957 |
## 2.40.100 Disposable property. | The following property in possession of the police department is considered disposable property and may be disposed of as provided in this chapter:
A. Property abandoned and not claimed by the owner within 90 days after the date on which the borough or police department obtained possession of the property;
B. Propert... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.77002 | -0.798828 | -0.410645 | -0.683105 |
## 2.40.110 Notice of disposition. | The chief of police or the chief’s designee, with assistance of the clerk, shall publish in a newspaper of general circulation in the borough once a week for four consecutive weeks a notice of intent to dispose of the stolen, abandoned or found property which has sufficient monetary value to warrant storage and the cos... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.197388 | 0.601074 | -0.19812 | 0.204224 |
## 2.40.120 Disposition. | If the property is unclaimed by the owner after the publication and mailing of the notice of disposition and the expiration of the time periods as required by HBC 2.40.110, the property shall be disposed of as follows:
A. Found property, including money, shall be returned to the finder if the finder has requested such... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.213501 | 0.309082 | -0.654785 | -0.441406 |
## 2.40.130 Auction sale. | The chief of police or the chief’s designee shall sell the property to be disposed of to the highest bidder at the public auction sale for cash or upon such terms as the auctioneer shall announce. The auction sale may be
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through Jan... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.106506 | 0.376465 | -0.326416 | -0.155273 |
### 2.40.140 Sale to vest title. | On payment of the price bid for the property sold, delivery of the property sold with a bill of sale signed by the chief of police for any item sold for $10.00 or more shall vest title in the purchaser. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.950684 | -1.505859 | -0.624512 | -0.812012 |
### 2.40.150 Proceedings where no bid. | In any case where there is no bid offered for the property or if the highest bid offered does not exceed the charges for saving, holding and storage and the expenses of sale, the same shall become the property of the borough as compensation for expenses incurred, or if of no use or value to the borough, shall be dispos... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.107422 | -0.425537 | -0.922852 | -1.098633 |
### 2.40.160 Publication and sale costs – Reimbursement. | Before returning property to a finder or owner, and before delivering money to the borough treasury, the chief of police shall require reimbursement, by the person receiving the property or money delivered, of the costs of publication and sale attributable to the property or money delivered. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.25415 | -1.672852 | -0.333496 | -0.833496 |
### 2.40.170 Dangerous or perishable property – Immediate disposal. | Property in the possession of the police department and determined by the chief of the police department to be perishable or to constitute an immediate danger to the public may be disposed of immediately by the chief of police in any manner without notice of sale.
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2... | true | Enforcement | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.232544 | -0.508301 | -0.01825 | 1.836914 |
## 2.40.180 Applicability of HBC 2.40.090 through 2.40.170. | The provisions of HBC 2.40.090 through 2.40.170 shall not be deemed to apply to property or money subject to confiscation under the laws of the state of Alaska or of the United States of America, and shall apply to property or money held as evidence only when the same is unclaimed by any person and no other provisions ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.231445 | 0.045898 | -0.687988 | -0.743164 |
## 2.44.010 Fire department – Composition – Authority and purpose. | The Haines volunteer fire department shall consist of volunteer members accepted by the department membership, as well as Haines Borough employees. It shall be the duty of the department, through its members and staff, to protect life and property through public education, fire prevention, fire suppression, rescue and ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.336914 | -0.09491 | -0.333496 | 1.291016 |
## 2.44.020 Fire department – Organization. | A. HVFD bylaws shall be maintained to provide the structure and guidance for department operations.
The Haines Borough Code is current through Ordinance 25-10-724, and legislation passed through January 27, 2026.
B. The hiring committee for a fire chief shall consist of both HVFD members and representatives appointed ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.314453 | 0.588867 | -0.443359 | -0.484619 |
## 2.44.030 Rules and regulations. | A. The department shall be governed by an up-to-date, comprehensive set of rules and regulations including HVFD bylaws, standard operating guidelines (SOG) and policies and procedures that govern training and operations. The HVFD bylaws shall be approved by a majority vote of the department and maintained by the secret... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.154053 | 0.586914 | -0.345947 | -0.006855 |
## 2.44.040 Powers and duties – Fire chief. | A. The fire chief shall serve as borough head and shall have supervision and management of the administration of the fire department. The fire chief shall work with the volunteers to carry out the mission of the Haines volunteer fire department.
B. The fire chief shall drill, direct, and discipline fire department per... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | 0.260498 | 0.000832 | 0.27417 | 1.100586 |
## 2.44.050 Duties – Assistant chief(s). | The assistant chief, elected by the membership, shall rank next to the chief in authority and shall, in the temporary absence of the chief, be vested with the powers and duties of the chief. When deemed necessary, other assistant chiefs may be elected. Their duties shall be determined by the purpose for their election.... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.243164 | -1.283203 | -1.082031 | -1.174805 |
## 2.44.060 Volunteer remuneration. | Volunteer members of the department may receive compensation for their services in such manner and amount as the assembly, in its discretion, sets from time to time. (Ord. 25-03-697 § 4) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.519531 | -1.46582 | -0.871582 | -1.314453 |
## 2.44.070 Workers’ compensation insurance. | The borough shall purchase at its expense and provide workers’ compensation insurance for department personnel in accordance with the provisions of the Workers’ Compensation Act of the state of Alaska. The fire chief shall maintain a list of current department members. (Ord. 25-03-697 § 4) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.462891 | -0.851563 | 0.774414 | -0.624512 |
## 2.44.080 Borough-owned equipment. | A. The fire chief shall recommend apparatus or other firefighting, rescue and EMS equipment as may be required to maintain fire department efficiency. Further, the fire chief shall be responsible for providing suitable arrangements and equipment for reporting fires or emergencies, and for notifying all members of the d... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.000382 | -0.138306 | 0.179443 | 1.325195 |
## 2.44.090 Property ownership. | All property of any type owned by the department is, becomes, and shall remain the property of the borough under the custody and control of the department, except all fire hydrants and water supplies thereto maintained by the department of public works in a manner consistent with the implementation and execution of the... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.68457 | -0.4021 | -1.103516 | -0.664063 |
## 2.44.100 Definitions. | Whenever the following words or terms are used in this chapter, they shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section:
- “Borough” means Haines Borough;
- “Chief” means the fire chief, acting fire chief or the chief’s authorized representative;
- “Department” or “HVFD” means the Haines volunteer fire department... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.27832 | -0.923828 | -0.739746 | -0.718262 |
### 2.48.020 Director. | The fire chief shall be the director, although the chief may appoint a company director and such other personnel as may be necessary and qualified to perform the duties assigned. Paid fire personnel shall be members of the emergency medical services team. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.429688 | -1.402344 | -0.456055 | -0.788574 |
### 2.48.030 Organization. | The company shall be organized under the fire department and according to the rules, regulations, policies and procedures promulgated and adopted by the department. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.542969 | -0.831543 | -0.77832 | -1.397461 |
### 2.48.040 Duties. | The responsibilities of the company shall include:
A. Coordination and notification of emergencies, on-call personnel and such other activities as may reasonably be meritorious with the chief of police and the doctor(s) on call;
B. Response and provision for basic emergency medical technician I level services on a 24... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.81543 | -0.241943 | -0.30127 | 0.342041 |
### 2.50.010 Composition. | The advisory board shall consist of five members who shall serve staggered terms of three years. Advisory board members shall not receive compensation for services rendered. The police chief and the fire chief shall be ex officio members of the advisory board. Any resident 21 years or older may serve except one employe... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.005859 | -0.944336 | -0.171753 | -0.800293 |
### 2.50.020 Organization. | The advisory board shall conduct business as provided in Chapter 2.60 HBC. Business shall be in accordance with an agenda posted timely. (Ord. 23-09-656 § 4; Ord. 05-05-105) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.388672 | -0.527344 | -1.066406 | -1.507813 |
### 2.50.030 Vacancies – Filling vacancies. | A member’s position on the advisory board shall be deemed vacated if the member fails to attend three consecutive meetings without being excused by the advisory board. All appointments to the advisory board shall be made according to the provisions of HBC 2.60.055. (Ord. 23-09-656 § 4; Ord. 14-01-363 § 4; Ord. 05-05-10... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.341797 | -0.387451 | -0.206787 | -1.107422 |
### 2.50.040 Duties and responsibilities. | A. The purpose of the public safety advisory board is to advise the assembly on policies and programs of the police, dispatch, fire and emergency medical service departments as their activities impact or interface with the public. The recommendations made to the assembly shall be based primarily on data developed by de... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.467773 | 0.408203 | -0.249634 | 0.239746 |
### 2.51.010 Composition. | The code review commission shall serve as advisory to the borough assembly and shall consist of five members, each a resident of the borough as defined in HBC 2.60.020, who shall serve staggered terms of three years. Commission members shall not receive compensation for services rendered. (Ord. 18-03-490 § 4; Ord. 16-0... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.383789 | -1.133789 | -0.931152 | -1.216797 |
### 2.51.020 Organization and meetings. | A. The borough clerk shall serve as an ex officio member.
B. The commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice-chairperson who shall hold their offices for one year but may be reelected to the same or other positions.
C. Commission meetings shall be held as often as necessary and if a quorum so desires. A quorum sh... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.188477 | -0.07605 | -1.272461 | -1.205078 |
## 2.51.030 Appointments and vacancies. | All appointments to the commission shall be made according to the provisions of HBC 2.60.030. The office of a commission member shall become vacant according to the provisions of HBC 2.60.050. Vacancies shall be filled according to the provisions of HBC 2.60.055. (Ord. 18-03-490 § 4; Ord. 16-05-435 § 4) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.671875 | 0.013596 | -1.101563 | -1.655273 |
## 2.51.040 Duties and responsibilities. | The code review commission shall:
A. Examine Haines Borough Code, Alaska Statutes and judicial decisions to discover defects, anachronisms, inconsistencies and redundancies in the code.
B. Review and consider proposed changes in the code recommended by model municipal codes, the National League of Cities, the publish... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -0.458008 | 0.158081 | -0.944824 | -0.395264 |
### 2.56.010 Formation. | There shall be a department of tourism headed by a tourism director, appointed by the manager, and provided with a job description and responsibilities. (Ord. 05-03-102) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.503906 | -1.53418 | -0.817871 | -1.30957 |
### 2.56.011 Tourism advisory board. | There shall be an advisory board known as the tourism advisory board, composed of seven members. The board shall organize itself and function according to the provisions of Chapter 2.60 HBC. All appointments to the board shall be made according to the provisions of HBC 2.60.055. (Ord. 14-01-363 § 5; Ord. 05-03-102)
Th... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | haines_borough | -1.473633 | -0.164185 | -1.233398 | -1.313477 |
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