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## 2.15.160 Quorum, vote and abstentions. | (a) A majority of the total authorized membership of the assembly constitutes a quorum. An assembly member disqualified by law from voting on a question may be considered present for purposes of constituting a quorum. In the absence of a quorum, any number of members or the chair may adjourn the meeting to a later date... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.073242 | 0.194824 | -1.139648 | -0.899414 |
## 2.20.010 Declaration of policy. | It is declared that:
(a) High moral and ethical standards among the borough elected and appointed officials and borough employees are essential to assure the trust, respect, and confidence of the people of this borough;
(b) A code of ethics for the guidance of the borough elected and appointed officials and borough e... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.359863 | 0.819336 | 0.798828 | 1.108398 |
## 2.20.020 Scope and applicability. | KGBC 2.20.010 through 2.20.030 and 2.20.170 through 2.20.200 apply to all officials and employees as defined in this chapter. KGBC 2.20.040 through 2.20.160 and Chapter 2.55 KGBC apply to officials as defined in this chapter. Chapter 3.40 KGBC applies to employees as defined in this chapter. [Ord. No. 1366S, §1, 11-21-... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.006836 | 0.785156 | -1.083984 | -1.323242 |
## 2.20.030 Definitions. | (a) In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:
“Benefit” means anything that is to a person’s advantage or self interest, or from which a person profits, regardless of the financial gain, including any dividend, pension, salary, acquisition, agreement to purchase, transfer of money, deposit, loan or loan ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.285889 | 0.952637 | -0.419434 | -0.525391 |
## 2.20.040 Prohibited acts. | (a) *Official Action.* An official shall not participate in any official action in which he has a conflicting fiduciary obligation ruled as substantial, or a financial interest ruled as substantial.
(1) Consistent with KGBC 2.20.090, an official who is a voting member of the borough assembly, school board or a board, ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.012848 | 1.19043 | 0.395508 | 0.685547 |
## 2.20.050 Business dealings with borough. | Subject to all other applicable ordinances, an entity disclosed by an official under subsection (a)(6) of this section may sell to, barter with, or buy from the borough only as provided below.
(a) Sales to the borough:
(1) A sale to the borough for $500 or less is permitted if it is at a price prevailing in the commu... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.894531 | 1.295898 | -1.216797 | -0.460449 |
## 2.20.060 Representation of assembly position. | (a) The borough mayor or any borough assembly member shall not falsely represent himself or herself as being the official authorized spokesperson for the borough assembly on a given issue.
(b) The borough mayor or any borough assembly member giving a personal opinion or speaking as an official spokesperson of the boro... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.007813 | -0.348145 | -0.220337 | -0.256836 |
## 2.20.070 Surplus property. | An official is prohibited from bidding upon, or otherwise obtaining, any property which is unneeded or surplus by the borough unless that official can satisfactorily demonstrate to the borough manager, or borough assembly in the case of the borough manager, borough attorney, or borough clerk, that no reasonable conclus... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.948242 | 0.468994 | -0.288574 | -0.32666 |
## 2.20.080 Aiding and abetting. | It is a violation of this chapter for an official to knowingly aid another official or employee in violation of this chapter. Such aiding a violation will be considered misconduct on the part of such official. [Ord. No. 1366S, §1, 11-21-05. Code 1974 §5.37.070.] | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.339844 | -1.045898 | -0.380859 | 0.172485 |
## 2.20.090 Disclosures of conflicts by officials. | (a) An official who is involved in a matter that may result in a violation of this chapter shall disclose the matter on the public record and ask to be excused from the discussion and official action on that matter. The presiding officer or any other member of the body may raise the issue of whether participation in of... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.011185 | 0.420654 | 0.328369 | -0.019791 |
## 2.20.100 Post-employment restrictions. | (a) No former official shall, for a period of six (6) months after the termination of the term of office, represent, advise, or assist a person for compensation regarding a matter that was under consideration by the borough or School District and in which the official participated personally and substantially through t... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.089844 | -0.085815 | 0.293701 | -0.006611 |
## 2.20.110 Persons who may file complaints. | (a) Any person may file a complaint against any elected or appointed official alleging a violation of the provisions of this chapter. All complaints under this chapter shall be made in writing signed by the complainant affirming that to the best of that person’s knowledge, information, and belief formed after reasonabl... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.37085 | 0.633789 | -0.347168 | 0.386963 |
### 2.20.120 Authority to address complaints. | In the case of an elected official, appointed official, the borough manager, the borough clerk, the borough attorney, or the superintendent, the board of ethics shall be the reviewing authority. In the case of a borough employee supervised by the borough manager, the borough manager or designee shall be the reviewing a... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.152344 | -0.904297 | -1.0625 | -1.009766 |
### 2.20.130 Sanctions for violation. | (a) Any official found by the board of ethics to have violated any of the provisions of this chapter or to have furnished false or misleading information shall be subject to appropriate sanctions under KGBC 2.20.160 and 2.20.170.
(b) Any municipal contractor who fails to provide documents or information requested by t... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.00345 | -0.006081 | -0.233643 | 0.438477 |
### 2.20.140 Borough attorney’s advisory opinions. | (a) Upon the written request of a borough official, the borough attorney shall issue an advisory opinion interpreting this chapter. The requester shall supply any additional information requested by the borough attorney in order to issue the opinion.
(b) The borough attorney may offer oral advice if delay would cause ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.549805 | -0.170288 | -0.672363 | -0.12439 |
## 2.20.150 Immunity. | A borough official is not liable under this chapter for an action carried out in accordance with the advice of the borough attorney issued under KGBC 2.20.140 if the official fully disclosed all relevant facts reasonably necessary to the issuance of the advice. [Ord. No. 1366S, §1, 11-21-05. Code 1974 §5.37.190.] | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.259766 | -0.315674 | -0.786133 | -0.741699 |
## 2.20.160 Violations – Penalties for misconduct. | (a) If an official has been found to have violated this chapter, the borough assembly, or the school board in the case of a school board member or the superintendent:
(1) Shall order the official in writing to stop engaging in any official action related to the violation;
(2) May order divestiture, restitution, or fo... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.619141 | 0.006401 | 0.205566 | 1.383789 |
## 2.20.170 Judicial penalties. | Any person found by a court to be guilty of knowingly violating any of the provisions of this chapter or of furnishing false, misleading or incomplete information to the investigating entity with the intent to mislead, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of up to one thousand dollars ($1,000). [Ord. No... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.066284 | -0.663086 | -0.52832 | 1.196289 |
## 2.20.180 Invalid actions. | (a) Any contract negotiated, entered into, or performed in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be voidable as to the borough and/or the School District but only by action of the borough assembly or school board.
(b) Any permit, license, ruling, determination, or other official action of an agency ... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.037689 | -0.03479 | -0.104248 | -0.078979 |
## 2.20.190 Relationship to other laws. | The procedures and penalties provided in this chapter are supplemental and do not limit either the power of an agency to otherwise discipline officials or employees or to take appropriate administrative action to adopt more restrictive rules. This chapter is intended to replace the common law regarding conflicts of int... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.742676 | 0.103333 | -0.912598 | -0.795898 |
## 2.20.200 Severability. | The invalidity of any section, subsection, provision, clause or portion of this chapter, or the invalidity of the application thereof to any person or circumstance, shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this chapter or the validity of its application to other persons or circumstances. [Ord. No. 1366S, §1, 1... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.057617 | -1.321289 | -1.263672 | -1.457031 |
## 2.25.010 Assembly to review issuance, renewal or transfer of liquor licenses. | (a) Upon receipt of notification from the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board that the board has before it an application for the issuance, renewal or transfer of an alcoholic beverage license for a location which is within the borough but outside of the boundaries of another municipality that exercises the authority to r... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.491211 | 1.50293 | 0.167847 | 1.072266 |
## 2.25.020 Protest and informal hearing. | If the assembly decides to protest the issuance, renewal or transfer of a license it shall state the basis of the protest and the applicant shall be notified of such decision and shall be afforded an abbreviated and informal hearing before the assembly to defend the application. At the conclusion of the hearing, the as... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.475342 | -0.184937 | -0.004513 | -0.198486 |
## 2.25.030 Local regulatory authority for marijuana. | In accordance with AS 17.38, the borough designates the assembly as the local regulatory authority, responsible for the review of license applications submitted to the Marijuana Control Board for locations within the boundaries of the borough, but outside the boundaries of any other municipality that also chooses to ac... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.745117 | 0.391357 | -0.406738 | -0.319824 |
## 2.25.040 Assembly to review issuance, renewal, and transfer of marijuana establishment licenses. | (a) Upon receipt of notification from the Marijuana Control Board that the Board has before it an application for the issuance, renewal, or transfer of a marijuana establishment license for a location which is within the borough but outside of the boundaries of another municipality, the assembly shall determine whether... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.588867 | 1.436523 | 0.403809 | 1.430664 |
## 2.25.050 Assembly recommendation to place conditions on marijuana establishment licenses. | The assembly may recommend that an application for a new license, renewal of a license, or transfer of a license to another person reviewed by the borough under KGBC 2.25.040(a) be approved subject to a condition related to one or more of the criteria set out in KGBC 2.25.040(a). If the State of Alaska Marijuana Contro... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.161621 | 0.460449 | 0.697754 | 0.220825 |
## 2.25.060 Protest and hearing. | Pursuant to 3 AAC 306.055, the assembly, acting as the local regulatory authority under KGBC 2.25.040(a), may protest an application for a new license, renewal of a license, or transfer of a marijuana establishment license to another person. If the license action is subject to protest under KGBC 2.25.040(a)(2) or (3) t... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.366211 | 1.075195 | 0.055847 | 0.419678 |
### 2.25.070 Local regulatory authority report of violations. | If it is determined that a marijuana establishment subject to review by the borough under KGBC 2.25.040(a) has violated a provision of AS 17.38, 3 AAC 306.055, or a condition imposed on the licensee, the borough manager shall notify the State of Alaska Marijuana Control Board. [Ord. No. 1779S1, §6, 12-21-15.] | true | Enforcement | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.567383 | 0.650879 | 0.302979 | 0.368896 |
### 2.30.010 Receipt of applications for games of chance and contests of skill. | As required in AS 05.15.030, an applicant for a permit for games of chance and contests of skill shall notify the city or borough nearest to the location of the proposed activity of the application. Applications received in the office of the borough clerk shall be processed in accordance with this chapter. [Ord. No. 19... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.977539 | -0.802734 | -0.800293 | -1.129883 |
### 2.30.020 Review of applications. | (a) The borough clerk’s office will cause the application to be immediately circulated to:
(1) The manager’s office;
(2) The finance department; and
(3) The department of planning and community development.
(b) Each department shall have three workdays to determine whether to recommend a protest of the proposed app... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.594727 | 1.112305 | -0.427002 | 0.209717 |
## 2.30.030 No protest. | If staff recommends that the borough has no objection to the issuance of the application for games of chance and contests of skill, the borough clerk’s office will file the documents and take no further action. [Ord. No. 982, §1, 11-20-95. Code 1974 §5.75.020.] | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.967773 | -0.761719 | -0.798828 | -1.238281 |
## 2.30.040 Protest resolution. | If staff recommends that the borough protest the application for games of chance and contests of skill, the applicant shall be notified of such a recommendation and shall be afforded an abbreviated and informal hearing before the assembly to defend the application. A resolution shall be prepared stating the basis of th... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.530762 | -0.354004 | -0.884277 | -0.495605 |
### 2.35.010 Membership and terms. | The school board of the borough School District shall consist of seven members serving three-year staggered terms in accordance with State law. [Ord. No. 857A, §1, 6-29-92. Code 1974 §5.60.005.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.776367 | -1.459961 | -1.147461 | -1.59668 |
### 2.35.020 Corporate status of School District. | The Ketchikan Gateway Borough, as a municipal corporation, is the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District. Said School District is not a distinct entity independent of the borough. [Ord. No. 857A, §1, 6-29-92. Code 1974 §5.60.010.] | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.556641 | -1.130859 | -1.414063 | -1.400391 |
### 2.35.030 Powers of school board. | As limited by law, the school board shall operate the public schools within the borough and to the extent authorized by law is responsible for the administration thereof. [Ord. No. 857A, §1, 6-29-92. Code 1974 §5.60.015.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed thr... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.261719 | -0.902832 | -1.082031 | -1.240234 |
## 2.35.040 Centralized treasury. | All public money of the borough School District shall be deposited in the centralized treasury with all other borough money. [Ord. No. 857A, §1, 6-29-92. Code 1974 §5.60.020.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.604492 | -1.389648 | -0.716309 | -1.515625 |
## 2.35.050 School budget. | (a) The borough school board shall submit the school budget for the following school year to the borough assembly by May 1 for approval of the total amount.
(b) The submission of the school budget to the assembly, pursuant to AS 14.14.060(c) and subsection (a) of this section, shall separately identify and include the... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.65918 | 1.734375 | -1.109375 | -0.677246 |
## 2.35.060 Location of school buildings. | The borough assembly shall determine the location of school buildings with due consideration to the recommendations of the borough school board. [Ord. No. 857A, §1, 6-29-92. Code 1974 §5.60.030.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April 6, 2026. | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.180664 | -0.987793 | -1.037109 | -1.290039 |
### 2.35.070 Design of school buildings. | Except as otherwise provided by agreement between the borough school board and the borough assembly, the borough school board is responsible for the design criteria of school buildings. To the maximum extent consistent with education needs, a design of a school building shall provide for multiple use of the building fo... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.791992 | -0.630371 | -0.609863 | -0.735352 |
### 2.35.080 Custodial services and maintenance. | (a) Except as otherwise provided by agreement between the borough school board and the borough assembly, the borough school board shall provide custodial services and routine maintenance for school buildings and shall appoint, compensate, and otherwise control personnel for these purposes. Except as otherwise provided ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.019531 | 0.255127 | -0.57959 | -0.312744 |
### 2.35.090 School employees – Salaries, tenure, etc. | State law relating to teacher salaries and tenure, to financial support, to supervision by the Department of Education and other general laws relating to school governs the exercise of the functions by the borough. The school board shall appoint, compensate, and otherwise control all school employees and administrative... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.185547 | -0.129761 | -0.568848 | -1.179688 |
### 2.35.100 Purchasing policy. | The school board shall determine its own policy separate from the borough for the purchase of supplies and equipment. [Ord. No. 857A, §1, 6-29-92. Code 1974 §5.60.050.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April 6, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.44043 | -0.9375 | -1.082031 | -1.501953 |
### (a) Offenses. | (1) A child required by AS 14.30.010 to attend public school shall not fail or refuse to attend public school during that part of the semester remaining after the Ketchikan School District has given notice that the child is a habitual truant.
(2) A parent, guardian, or other person having the responsibility for or con... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.931641 | -0.847656 | 3.251953 | 1.134766 |
### (b) Notice. | The Ketchikan School District shall give notice that a child is a habitual truant by personal delivery to the person to be charged with a violation of this section or by certified mail, with return receipt requested, and restricted delivery to the address shown for that person in the records of the Ketchikan School Dis... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.221558 | -0.46875 | 1.477539 | -0.380859 |
### (c) As used in this section: | “Attend public school” means to have no absences other than those excused by the School District.
“Habitual truant” means a child declared as such by the Ketchikan School District according to written standards, a copy of which shall be available to the public in the administrative offices of any school at which they ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.336182 | -0.10675 | 0.922363 | -0.719727 |
### (d) | This section may be enforced, and citations for violations may be issued, by any police officer or by any person designated as a code enforcement officer with authority to enforce this section by the borough manager in accordance with KGBC 1.25.030. A code enforcement officer designated by the borough manager under KGB... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.781738 | 0.606445 | -0.970703 | -0.622559 |
### 2.40.010 Established. | A planning commission is hereby created for the borough. The planning commission shall be the platting authority to administer the subdivision regulations and perform other duties as required by the assembly. [Ord. No. 979, §1, 10-16-95; Ord. No. 1. Code 1974 §35.20.005. Code 1969 §49.05.010.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.445313 | -0.983398 | -1.609375 | -1.385742 |
### 2.40.020 Composition. | The planning commission consists of seven members. Four members of the commission shall reside within the city of Ketchikan, Alaska. Three members of the commission shall reside in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough, outside the corporate limits of the city of Ketchikan, Alaska. Each member of the commission has one vote. [... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.558594 | -0.999512 | -1.40332 | -1.40625 |
## 2.40.030 Appointment. | The members of the planning commission shall be appointed by the borough mayor, subject to confirmation by the assembly; except that appointments of members of first-class cities are selected from a list of recommendations submitted by the city council. [Ord. No. 2084, §13, 9-15-25; Ord. No. 122A, §2, 3-5-73; Ord. No. ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.546875 | -0.646484 | -1.600586 | -1.555664 |
## 2.40.040 Terms of office. | (a) Terms of office on the planning commission are for three years commencing as provided in subsection (b) of this section, and are rotated in a manner which provides for staggered terms of office.
(b) The regular term of office begins on the second Tuesday of March. [Ord. No. 1263, §1, 5-19-03; Ord. No. 562, §2, 6-2... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.344727 | -1.208008 | -1.126953 | -1.621094 |
## 2.40.050 Vacancies. | (a) Appointments to fill vacancies occurring on the planning commission shall be for the unexpired term.
(b) The procedure for filling such vacancies shall follow, to the extent applicable, the procedure set forth in KGBC 2.40.070. [Ord. No. 562, §3, 6-2-86; Ord. No. 122A, §2, 3-5-73; Ord. No. 1. Code 1974 §35.20.025.... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.200195 | -0.398926 | -0.824707 | -1.301758 |
## 2.40.060 Qualifications of planning commissioners. | (a) A borough resident who, at the time of appointment, has resided within the Ketchikan Gateway Borough at least one year, is eligible to be a member of the planning commission.
(b) Representatives of the first-class city of Ketchikan shall reside within the corporate limits of the city of Ketchikan. Representatives ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.363281 | -0.531738 | -0.518066 | -1.166016 |
## 2.40.070 Selection of planning commissioners. | (a) *Notice of Vacancies.* The borough clerk shall publish a notice of vacancies at least six weeks prior to the last Tuesday of January.
(b) *Declaration of Candidacy.* Candidates for appointment to the planning commission shall make application for consideration by filing with the borough clerk an application packag... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.279297 | -0.130615 | -1.022461 | -1.131836 |
## 2.40.080 Annual organizational meeting. | Following appointments to new terms of office, the planning commission shall hold an annual organizational meeting at which newly appointed planning commissioners will be sworn in and a presiding officer will be elected. [Ord. No. 562, §6, 6-2-86. Code 1974 §35.20.032.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current th... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.65625 | -0.964844 | -1.333008 | -1.577148 |
### 2.40.090 Compensation. | The compensation of members of the planning commission, for each regular, advertised meeting attended, up to but not to exceed two such meetings per calendar month, shall be:
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### 2.40.100 Powers generally. | The borough planning commission is authorized and directed to perform the duties and exercise the powers conferred upon said commission by the ordinances of the borough and the laws of the state. [Ord. No. 2084, §13, 9-15-25; Ord. No. 1. Code 1974 §35.20.040. Code 1969 §49.05.030.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.368164 | -0.822266 | -1.670898 | -1.586914 |
### 2.40.110 General duties. | It shall be the duty of the planning commission to prepare, from time to time, plans for the systematic development and betterment of the entire borough as a place of residence and for business. [Ord. No. 2084, §13, 9-15-25; Ord. No. 1. Code 1974 §35.20.045. Code 1969 §49.05.030.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.490234 | -0.95752 | -1.282227 | -1.250977 |
### 2.40.120 Personnel, expenses. | The planning commission may utilize or make use of engineers, attorneys, clerks and a secretary and any other help deemed necessary, subject to the approval of the assembly, and their salaries and compensation shall be fixed by the assembly and paid out of the borough treasury as are the salaries of other officers and ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.331055 | -0.345703 | -1.385742 | -1.119141 |
### 2.40.130 Consideration, investigation of projects. | The planning commission may consider and investigate any subject matter tending to the development and betterment of the borough and make recommendations as it may deem advisable concerning the adoption
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April 6, 2026.... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.328857 | 0.708008 | -1.166016 | -0.733887 |
## 2.40.140 Recommendations to assembly. | The planning commission shall also prepare and recommend to the assembly: (a) a comprehensive plan consisting of maps and related texts for the systematic development of the borough; (b) a zoning ordinance to implement the plan; (c) a subdivision ordinance; (d) the official map of the borough; and (e) modifications to ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.522461 | -0.36084 | -1.442383 | -1.195313 |
## 2.40.150 Meetings public – Notice and rules of order. | (a) All meetings of the planning commission shall be open to the public. The commission shall provide reasonable notice for all public meetings and shall provide reasonable opportunity for the public to be heard at public meetings.
(b) The borough planning commission may establish its own rules of order subject to the... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.253906 | -1.217773 | -1.117188 | -1.242188 |
## 2.40.160 Communicative procedures for commission, staff. | In order to give the planning commission more confidence in the control of their responsibilities and the staff response to their needs, the following procedures are established:
(a) Periodic reports of project status shall be furnished to the planning commission and their recommendations for priority shall be solicit... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.264648 | 0.163208 | -0.924316 | -1.09668 |
### 2.45.010 Board established. | The architectural design review board is hereby established. [Ord. No. 849, §1, 4-20-92. Code 1974 §35.30.005.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.373047 | -1.249023 | -1.240234 | -1.579102 |
### 2.45.020 Purpose and duties. | (a) The architectural design review board may:
(1) Review all proposed development or improvement plans, policies, or programs referred to the chairman of the board by prospective developers or applicants in order to determine their impact on properties or structures within the HD zone, as it is defined in KGBC 18.40.... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.580566 | 1.354492 | -0.539551 | -0.226685 |
## 2.45.030 Appointment and term. | The architectural design review board shall consist of five members who shall serve without compensation, and who shall be specially qualified by reason of training or experience in art, architecture, community planning, land development, real estate, landscape architecture, or other relevant business experience or pro... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.543457 | 0.463135 | -0.770508 | -0.568848 |
## 2.45.040 Operation. | (a) Meetings of the board shall be held at such times as the chairman, or in his absence the acting chairman, shall determine. Three members of the board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Actions of the board are taken by the vote of not less than three members present at a meeting of the board... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.201172 | -0.156738 | -1.086914 | -1.067383 |
### 2.50.010 Tree department established. | The tree department is hereby established. [Ord. No. 1864, §2, 8-20-18; Ord. No. 1527, §1, 7-6-09. Code 1974 §35.40.005.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.306641 | -1.462891 | -1.115234 | -1.521484 |
### 2.50.020 Purpose and duties. | (a) It is the purpose of this chapter to promote and protect the public health, safety, and general welfare by providing guidelines for the planting, maintenance, and removal of publicly owned trees, shrubs, and other plants within the Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
(b) The tree department is responsible for tree, shrub, ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.505859 | -0.225464 | -0.433105 | 0.407471 |
### 2.55.010 Board of ethics established – Appointment and qualifications of members. | (a) There is hereby created and established the board of ethics. The board shall consist of three regular members and two alternate members appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the assembly. All members shall, at the time of their appointment, have resided within the Ketchikan Gateway Borough at least one year. Regu... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.020508 | -0.314697 | -0.614746 | -0.730957 |
## 2.55.020 Powers and duties of board of ethics. | In addition to other powers and duties specifically mentioned in this chapter, the board of ethics shall have the power and duty to:
(a) Initiate and receive complaints of violations of any of the provisions of Chapter 2.20 KGBC, Assembly – Conflict of Interest;
(b) Conduct investigations, inquiries and hearings conc... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.535645 | 0.739746 | -0.276123 | 0.340088 |
## 2.55.030 Meetings and records of board of ethics. | (a) Any member may administer oaths and receive testimony from witnesses at a meeting of the board of ethics. Three members of the board consisting of at least two regular members and up to one alternate member shall
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.94873 | 0.395264 | -0.44043 | -0.455078 |
## 2.55.040 Action on complaints and conduct of investigations. | (a) Upon receipt of a complaint, the board shall convene at its next regularly scheduled meeting, or sooner, as determined by the board chair, to schedule the investigation and hearing on the complaint. The board shall give the respondent and the complainant notice with a copy of the complaint and an opportunity to pre... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.213501 | 0.765625 | -0.412842 | 0.804199 |
### 2.60.010 Office of the borough manager. | (a) The administrative power of the borough is vested in the borough manager. The borough manager is and shall be the chief administrative officer of the borough. The borough manager has and shall have all of the powers and duties set forth in the Alaska Statute presently numbered AS 29.20.500, other powers and duties ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.451172 | 1.037109 | -1.183594 | -0.947754 |
## 2.60.020 Appointment. | The assembly has, and shall hereafter have, whenever pertinent, the power to appoint a borough manager by a majority vote of its membership. The assembly shall choose a borough manager solely on the basis of his executive and administrative qualifications, and he shall receive the compensation set by the assembly. A bo... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.232422 | -0.664551 | -0.958984 | -0.911133 |
## 2.60.030 Appointment of assistant borough and temporary managers. | (a) *Assistant Borough Manager.* The borough manager may appoint an assistant borough manager who shall act for and exercise the powers of the borough manager in the absence of the borough manager. The assistant borough manager shall be an at-will employee of the borough serving at the pleasure of the borough manager a... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.861328 | -0.425781 | -0.75 | -0.70166 |
## 2.60.040 Terms of office. | Subject to the contract of employment, the borough manager holds office at the pleasure of the assembly. [Ord. No. 174, §2, 10-7-74. Code 1974 §5.20.020.] | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.488281 | -1.201172 | -0.653809 | -1.44043 |
### 2.65.010 Creation of office. | There is hereby created the office of municipal attorney. The municipal attorney may also use the title “borough attorney” in the performance of duties on behalf of the borough. [Ord. No. 791, §1, 3-4-91. Code 1974 §5.50.005.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.62207 | -1.791992 | -1.337891 | -1.580078 |
### 2.65.020 Appointment. | The municipal attorney shall be appointed by the borough assembly and shall serve at its pleasure. [Ord. No. 791, §1, 3-4-91. Code 1974 §5.50.010.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.551758 | -1.880859 | -1.199219 | -1.438477 |
### 2.65.030 General duties. | The municipal attorney is the legal advisor to the borough assembly, the borough mayor, the borough manager and the borough clerk. The municipal attorney represents the borough as attorney in all civil and criminal
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through Ap... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.59668 | 0.125732 | -1.3125 | -1.138672 |
## 2.65.040 Additional duties. | The municipal attorney may also act as legal advisor to the Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District board and its officials on a case-by-case basis, subject to (a) written waiver, as required by Alaska Rule of Professional Conduct 1.18, of any conflict which is specific to the matter and made after informed consent o... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.390625 | 0.305176 | -1.21875 | -1.087891 |
## 2.65.050 Borough attorney’s office employees. | The borough attorney’s secretary and any additional support personnel employed in the borough attorney’s office, including assistant attorneys, paralegals and secretaries, are borough attorney’s office employees as defined in KGBC 3.05.110 and are under the supervision and control of the borough attorney. [Ord. No. 994... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.505859 | -0.306885 | -0.430908 | -1.030273 |
## 2.65.060 Prosecutions. | The municipal attorney is authorized to do all things necessary to prosecute violations of provisions of this code. [Ord. No. 791, §1, 3-4-91. Code 1974 §5.50.020.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.375488 | -0.817871 | -1.060547 | -0.812012 |
## 2.65.070 Civil actions. | The municipal attorney is authorized to do all things necessary to bring civil actions against any person or entity having damaged the borough’s real or personal property. [Ord. No. 791, §1, 3-4-91. Code 1974 §5.50.021.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.437256 | -1.09082 | -0.686035 | -0.415771 |
## 2.65.080 Opinions. | The municipal attorney shall provide a legal opinion upon all questions of law requested by the borough assembly, the borough mayor, the borough manager or the borough clerk. All legal opinions, when requested to be such, shall be in writing, shall be filed and preserved among the records of the borough, and shall be r... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.134766 | -0.404541 | -1.0625 | -1.012695 |
### 2.65.100 Approval as to form. | The municipal attorney shall review each contract exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) and each ordinance, resolution and franchise. The municipal attorney shall, in writing, either approve as to form any and all such documents or submit the reasons for not doing so. [Ord. No. 791, §1, 3-4-91. Code 1974 §5.50.030.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.900391 | -1.105469 | -0.88916 | -1.148438 |
### 2.65.110 Record of cases. | The municipal attorney shall keep written records of all cases in which the borough is a party or has an interest, which indicate the results of all proceedings therein. Such records shall be open for inspection by the borough assembly and the borough manager. [Ord. No. 791, §1, 3-4-91. Code 1974 §5.50.035.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.487305 | -1.439453 | -1.245117 | -1.075195 |
### 2.65.120 Records to successor. | The municipal attorney’s successor shall be provided with a docket of all cases pending wherein the borough is a party or has an interest, as well as all books, papers and documents in the attorney’s possession that belong to the borough. [Ord. No. 791, §1, 3-4-91. Code 1974 §5.50.040.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.526367 | -1.041992 | -0.942871 | -1.171875 |
## 2.70.010 Office of the borough clerk. | There is hereby created the office of the borough clerk which shall function as an administrative department of the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. The borough clerk is the administrative head of the office of the borough clerk appointed by the borough assembly and the borough clerk shall serve at the pleasure of the assemb... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.466797 | -0.668457 | -1.324219 | -1.277344 |
## 2.70.020 Borough seal. | The borough clerk is the official custodian of the borough seal, and shall affix its impression on all borough documents reflecting official action taken by the assembly, and on all records certified or authenticated by the borough clerk. [Ord. No. 975, §2, 8-21-95. Code 1974 §5.55.010.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.477539 | -1.503906 | -1.095703 | -1.538086 |
## 2.70.030 Attestation. | The borough clerk shall attest the signatures of the borough mayor and borough manager as the signatures, either of them, appear on ordinances, resolutions, contracts, deeds, bonds, warrants, and on all other documents reflecting official action taken by the borough assembly or by the borough mayor when the mayor is au... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.46875 | -0.603516 | -1.044922 | -1.327148 |
### 2.70.040 Minutes – Journal of proceedings. | The borough clerk, or designee, shall attend meetings of the borough assembly and its boards and committees as required and keep the journal. The borough clerk is the clerk for the board of equalization and the board of adjustment. [Ord. No. 975, §2, 8-21-95. Code 1974 §5.55.020.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.430664 | -1.214844 | -1.026367 | -1.473633 |
### 2.70.050 Public notices and meetings. | The borough clerk shall be responsible for publication of public hearing notices and meeting notices for assembly meetings as required by law and the borough assembly. The borough clerk shall also assure that other requirements for public meetings, under the Open Meetings Act, are complied with by the assembly and its ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.265625 | -0.630371 | -1.007813 | -1.072266 |
### 2.70.060 Custody of records. | The borough clerk is the official custodian of all vital borough documents or records, except as otherwise provided by law or ordinance, and shall manage the retention, storage, and life cycle of all vital borough records. All vital original documents or records required by law to be created or kept by the borough shal... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.237305 | -0.562012 | -0.849121 | -0.481445 |
### 2.70.070 Public records, copies and fees. | The borough clerk shall maintain and make accessible public records in compliance with Chapter 2.120 KGBC. [Ord. No. 2084, §8, 9-15-25; Ord. No. 975, §2, 8-21-95. Code 1974 §5.55.035.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.212891 | -0.409668 | -1.125977 | -1.327148 |
### 2.70.080 Records management program. | The borough clerk is responsible for ensuring proper management of records under Chapter 2.120 KGBC. [Ord. No. 975, §2, 8-21-95. Code 1974 §5.55.040.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.496094 | -0.373779 | -0.759277 | -1.399414 |
## 2.70.100 Agenda and agenda packets. | The borough clerk shall prepare the agenda and the agenda packets as provided by the assembly’s rules of procedure. [Ord. No. 1127, §1, 12-20-99; Ord. No. 975, §2, 8-21-95. Code 1974 §5.55.050.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.526367 | -0.781738 | -1.299805 | -1.572266 |
## 2.70.110 Borough elections. | The borough clerk shall conduct all borough elections. [Ord. No. 975, §2, 8-21-95. Code 1974 §5.55.055.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.347656 | -1.488281 | -1.148438 | -1.438477 |
## 2.70.120 Voting Rights Act – Compliance. | The borough clerk shall assure that the Ketchikan Gateway Borough complies with 42 U.S.C. 1971-1974 (Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended) either by preparing, causing to be prepared, or assisting in the preparation of preclearance submissions to the U.S. Department of Justice. [Ord. No. 975, §2, 8-21-95. Code 1974 §5... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.715332 | 0.195801 | -1.166016 | -0.339844 |
## 2.70.130 Oath, affirmation and acknowledgement. | The borough clerk is authorized (AS 09.63.010) to take an oath, affirmation, or acknowledgement in the state in the exercise of the duties of borough clerk in the state. [Ord. No. 975, §2, 8-21-95. Code 1974 §5.55.065.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.27832 | -1.018555 | -0.643066 | -1.329102 |
## 2.70.140 Parliamentary advisor. | Upon request, the borough clerk will provide assistance and advice on appropriate procedures to aid in the conduct of meetings. [Ord. No. 975, §2, 8-21-95. Code 1974 §5.55.070.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April 6, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.362305 | -0.979492 | -1.373047 | -1.322266 |
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