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### 2.70.150 Secretariat to the mayor and assembly. | The borough clerk shall provide secretarial support services to the mayor and assembly including research, report preparation, drafting official documents, arranging travel and accommodations, handling of correspondence, and special assignments as directed. The borough clerk shall prepare the departmental budget on beh... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.866211 | -1.255859 | -0.882813 | -1.192383 |
### 2.70.160 Record – Terms of office. | The borough clerk shall keep a current listing of the borough assembly, all borough boards, commissions, and committees which shows, in addition to the names of such members, their current addresses and telephone numbers, the beginning and termination of their respective terms of office. [Ord. No. 975, §2, 8-21-95. Cod... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.472656 | -1.199219 | -1.197266 | -1.503906 |
### 2.70.170 Record – Executive sessions. | Unless specifically excused from an executive session by the borough assembly, the borough clerk will operate the audio recording equipment to record executive sessions. The borough clerk shall take possession of the executive session audio recording and store the same in a secure location. The borough clerk shall keep... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.016602 | -0.549805 | -0.232056 | -0.868164 |
### 2.70.180 Borough clerk’s office employees and deputy clerk. | There shall be a deputy borough clerk appointed by the clerk in accordance with the law. The deputy clerk and any additional support personnel employed in the borough clerk’s office are borough clerk’s office employees as defined in KGBC 3.05.110 and are under the supervision and control of the borough clerk. In the ab... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.358398 | 0.088501 | -1.032227 | -1.279297 |
### 2.70.190 Records to successor. | The borough clerk’s successor shall be provided with all books, records, files and other public documents in the clerk’s possession that belong to the borough. [Ord. No. 975, §2, 8-21-95. Code 1974 §5.55.095.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April 6... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.675781 | -0.994141 | -0.86084 | -1.331055 |
## 2.70.200 Borough clerk contract. | The salary and benefits for the borough clerk may be established through a negotiated agreement between the borough clerk and the borough assembly. Where the negotiated agreement is silent or when there is no agreement in effect, the borough clerk shall receive the employment benefits provided in KGBC Title 3, Personne... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.699219 | -0.449951 | -0.864746 | -1.500977 |
### 2.75.010 Established – Airport manager. | There is hereby established a department of the airport, the administrative head of which shall be the airport manager. The airport manager shall be appointed by the borough manager. The airport manager shall serve as an at-will employee at the pleasure of the borough manager. The airport manager shall have supervision... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.136719 | -0.865723 | -1.110352 | -1.006836 |
### 2.75.020 Functions and duties. | It shall be the duty, function and responsibility of the airport to:
(a) Maintain and operate the Ketchikan International Airport.
(b) Maintain and operate the ferry system of the borough.
(c) Perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be specified or required by the borough manager, the KGB Code, or law.... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.172852 | -0.63623 | -1.200195 | -1.119141 |
### 2.80.010 Established – Director. | There is hereby established a department of animal protection, the administrative head of which shall be the director of animal protection. The director of animal protection shall be appointed by the borough manager. The director of animal protection shall serve as an at-will employee at the pleasure of the manager. Th... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.245117 | -0.92041 | -0.631348 | -0.810547 |
### 2.80.020 Functions and duties. | It shall be the duty, function and responsibility of the department of animal protection to:
(a) Have responsibility for and direct the animal protection and animal control program and other such activities carried on or sponsored by the borough.
(b) Take action as may be necessary or appropriate to enforce the provi... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.281494 | -0.515625 | -0.025009 | -0.120605 |
## 2.85.010 Established – Director. | There is hereby established a department of parks and recreation, the administrative head of which shall be the director of parks and recreation. The parks and recreation director shall have supervision and control over the department of parks and recreation, subject to the paramount authority of the borough manager. [... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.337891 | -0.897949 | -1.097656 | -1.279297 |
## 2.85.020 Functions and duties. | It shall be the duty, function and responsibility of the department of parks and recreation to:
(a) Have charge of and direct the recreational programs and activities sponsored or carried on by the borough.
(b) Perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be specified or required by the borough manager, the ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.210938 | -0.98584 | -0.938965 | -1.30957 |
## 2.85.030 Fees. | The borough assembly shall, by resolution, establish fees for all parks and recreation programs and activities. In establishing such fees, the borough assembly may take into account costs of such programs and activities, including, but not limited to, advertising, mailing, printing, supplies, instructors and administra... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.749023 | -0.84082 | -0.796387 | -1.091797 |
## 2.90.010 Department of assessment. | There is hereby established a department of assessment, the administrative head of which shall be the director of assessment. The director of assessment shall be appointed by the borough manager. The director of assessment shall serve as an at-will employee at the pleasure of the manager. The director of assessment sha... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.185547 | -0.526367 | -1.292969 | -1.137695 |
## 2.90.020 Functions and duties. | It shall be the duty, function and responsibility of the department of assessment to:
(a) Make continuing studies of property values for assessment purposes.
(b) Prepare and maintain property assessment maps and records.
(c) Appraise and reappraise designated areas as required.
(d) Perform such other duties and res... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.106445 | -1.004883 | -0.70166 | -1.089844 |
## 2.95.010 Finance department. | There is hereby established a finance department, the administrative head of which shall be the finance director. The finance director shall be appointed by the borough manager. The finance director shall serve as an at-will employee at the pleasure of the manager. The finance director shall have supervision and contro... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.347656 | -0.579102 | -1.310547 | -1.219727 |
## 2.95.020 Functions and duties. | It shall be the duty, function and responsibility of the finance department to:
(a) Collect and receive borough and city sales taxes, property taxes, assessments, penalties, and interest.
(b) Collect and receive all other revenues accruing to the borough, by virtue of contracts, leases, fees, or otherwise.
(c) Make,... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.816895 | -0.375244 | -0.794434 | -0.364502 |
### 2.100.010 Department of public works. | There is hereby established a department of public works, the administrative head of which shall be the director of public works. The director of public works shall be appointed by the borough manager. The director of public works shall serve as an at-will employee at the pleasure of the borough manager. The director o... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.310547 | -0.789063 | -1.12207 | -1.081055 |
### 2.100.020 Functions and duties. | It shall be the duty, function and responsibility of the department of public works to:
(a) Maintain all of the physical structures and facilities of the borough.
(b) Maintain all of the physical structures and facilities of the service areas.
(c) Maintain the parks and playfields of the borough.
(d) Maintain borou... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.257813 | 0.389648 | -0.650391 | -0.884766 |
### 2.105.010 Department of planning and community development. | There is hereby established a department of planning and community development, the administrative head of which shall be the director of planning and community development. The director of planning and community development shall be appointed by the borough manager. The director of planning and community development s... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.276367 | -0.70459 | -1.25293 | -1.1875 |
### 2.105.020 Functions and duties. | It shall be the duty, function and responsibility of the department of planning and community development to:
(a) Administer the following provisions of the KGB Code, as amended from time to time: Chapter 11.40 KGBC, Borough Lands; KGBC Title 17, Subdivisions; and KGBC Title 18, Planning and Zoning;
(b) Maintain a bo... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.267578 | 0.633301 | -1.255859 | -0.928223 |
## 2.105.030 Fees. | Upon recommendation of the planning commission, the borough assembly shall, by resolution, establish a fee schedule for all applications for vacation of rights-of-way, preliminary plats, plat alterations, final plats, conditional use permits, variances, rezones, zoning permits, special zoning permits, appeals to the bo... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.833496 | -0.381836 | -1.112305 | -1.260742 |
## 2.110.010 Transit department. | There is hereby established a transit department, the administrative head of which shall be the transit director. The transit director shall be appointed by the borough manager. The transit director shall serve as an at-will employee at the pleasure of the borough manager. The transit director shall have supervision an... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.415771 | 0.283203 | -1.098633 | 0.049133 |
## 2.110.020 Transit fees and charges. | (a) The borough assembly shall, by ordinance, establish fees for the borough transit system. In establishing such fees, the borough assembly may take into account, among other things, costs of such programs as maintenance, operations, and administration. Such fees shall be paid, filed and deposited as provided in such ... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.593262 | 0.00642 | -0.766602 | -0.735352 |
## 2.110.030 Public carrier stops. | (a) Public carrier stops may be established in accordance with 13 AAC 02.372(a) by the State of Alaska Department of Transportation, by the city of Ketchikan within the city of Ketchikan, and by the Ketchikan Gateway Borough. The borough transit system may use any area so designated and marked by appropriate signs as a... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.38916 | -0.138306 | -0.946289 | -0.725098 |
## 2.115.010 Applicability. | (a) Except as otherwise provided by this code or by law, the provisions of this chapter apply to all quasijudicial proceeding and administrative hearings conducted by borough officials, agencies, boards, commissions and the assembly. Where the provisions of this chapter are in conflict with the specific provisions of a... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.26709 | -0.037323 | -0.954102 | -0.409912 |
## 2.115.020 Definitions. | For the purposes of this chapter:
“Administrative hearing” means any hearing, formal conference, or other proceeding before a borough board, agency, commission or official which is required by law or by this code as a condition precedent to the determination by such board, agency, commission or official of any matter ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.059967 | 0.704102 | -0.39502 | 0.088867 |
## 2.115.030 Parties. | (a) Where, under the terms of this code, a quasijudicial proceeding is permitted to review any administrative decision, order, determination, finding or other official action taken on behalf of the borough, any person aggrieved by the administrative action may appeal to the board, commission or official empowered by la... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.17749 | 0.162964 | -1.345703 | -0.579102 |
## 2.115.040 Accusation. | An administrative hearing permitted under this code to determine whether a right, authority, license, privilege or permit should be suspended, revoked, limited or conditioned, or to determine whether a violation has been committed, shall be initiated by the filing of an accusation on behalf of the official, board or co... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.287109 | 0.270752 | -0.442627 | -0.163452 |
## 2.115.050 Application for administrative decision. | An administrative hearing permitted under this code to determine whether a right, authority, license, permit or privilege shall be granted, issued or reviewed is initiated by the filing of a written application for such administrative action with the official, board or commission empowered by law to take such action. T... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.702637 | -0.320557 | -1.060547 | -1.007813 |
## 2.115.060 Appeals. | Where, under the provisions of this code, a quasijudicial proceeding is permitted to review an administrative action, the appellant shall apply in writing to the official, board or commission empowered to hear such appeal and shall identify himself, cite the administrative decision from which the appeal is taken, and i... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.080078 | -0.337158 | -1.395508 | -1.194336 |
## 2.115.070 Date of hearing. | (a) Where an administrative hearing is allowed following an accusation as described in KGBC 2.115.040, such hearing shall take place no less than fifteen (15) and no more than thirty (30) days following the date of service of such accusation on the respondent unless the parties agree to extend or reduce the time for a ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.101563 | 0.497803 | -0.955566 | -0.556641 |
## 2.115.080 Hearing procedures. | Administrative hearings and quasijudicial proceedings shall be conducted informally and may be governed by such rules and procedures as the official agency, board or commission empowered to conduct such hearings or proceedings may choose to establish, except that:
(a) Parties may appear in person or through counsel. P... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.620117 | 0.98584 | -0.831055 | -0.273926 |
## 2.115.090 Scope of review. | Unless otherwise provided in this code, officials, boards or commissions empowered to conduct quasijudicial proceedings may hear and decide de novo all matters appealed and may exercise independent judgment as to the weight of evidence supporting or refuting the findings of the administrative official, agency, board or... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.86084 | 0.329346 | -1.326172 | -0.831543 |
## 2.115.100 Decisions. | No later than thirty (30) days following an administrative hearing or quasijudicial proceeding conducted under this chapter, the official, agency, board or commission empowered to conduct an administrative hearing or proceeding shall issue a written decision based on findings and conclusions adopted by the official, ag... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.324219 | 0.041809 | -1.133789 | -0.405029 |
## 2.115.110 Reconsideration. | A decision of a board, commission or official reached at the conclusion of a quasijudicial proceeding or administrative hearing, with the exception of final decisions of the board of equalization and board of adjustment, may be reconsidered or reheard only if:
(a) There was substantial procedural error in the original... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.692383 | -0.054199 | -0.878418 | -0.388428 |
## 2.115.120 Ex parte contacts prohibited. | Officials, boards or commissions while acting in their quasijudicial capacity shall be impartial in all matters both in fact and in appearance. No member of any board, commission or any official shall receive or otherwise engage in ex parte communications with the appellant, applicant, respondent, other parties affecte... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.713379 | -0.512207 | -0.418945 | -0.440674 |
## 2.115.130 Conflicts of interest. | No person shall serve on any board, commission or as an administrative official empowered to conduct an administrative hearing or quasijudicial proceeding if:
(a) That person or a member of his or her immediate family has a measurable financial interest in any property affected by the application or appeal; or
(b) Th... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.087891 | -0.13208 | 0.267822 | 0.019501 |
## 2.115.140 Transition. | The provisions of this chapter shall apply only to those appeals or applications for administrative decisions filed on or after the date this chapter becomes effective. [Ord. No. 988, §1, 5-6-96. Code 1974 §5.110.140.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed throug... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.505859 | -0.788574 | -1.223633 | -1.388672 |
## 2.115.150 Appeals from administrative decisions. | A final decision issued under KGBC 2.115.100 may be appealed to the superior court within thirty (30) days of the date the decision was issued. For the purposes of this section the date of issuance is the date upon which the decision was mailed or delivered to the parties. [Ord. No. 988, §1, 5-6-96. Code 1974 §5.110.15... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.388672 | -0.915039 | -1.268555 | -1.135742 |
## 2.115.160 Fines and compliance orders. | (a) A decision may order a party found in violation of the KGB Code to comply with the provisions of the code within such time as the decision may prescribe. Except in those cases provided for in subsection (b) of this section, the order may require such party to do any or all of the following:
(1) Make any and all ne... | true | Enforcement | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.381836 | 0.852051 | 0.010056 | 1.214844 |
### 2.120.010 Open records. | Unless specifically provided otherwise, the public records of the borough are open to inspection by the public under reasonable rules during regular office hours. The borough official having custody of public records shall give on request and payment of the fee established by resolution of the assembly a copy of the pu... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.038086 | -1.012695 | -1.066406 | -1.118164 |
## 2.120.020 Access and inspection of records. | Public records may be inspected at the borough office where the records are kept during the regular office hours of that particular office. All borough officials shall, consistent with the orderly conduct of borough business, make a good faith and diligent effort to respond to requests for inspection or copies of recor... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.97168 | -1.248047 | -0.623535 | -1.140625 |
## 2.120.030 Copying charges for records. | (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the fee for copying public records may not exceed the standard unit cost of duplication established by the borough and shall be set by borough assembly resolution. The resolution may also contain a separate fee schedule for providing electronically generated public reco... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.02388 | -0.148315 | -0.608398 | -0.620117 |
## 2.120.040 Certified copies of records. | The borough clerk shall give, on request and payment of costs, a certified copy of any public record required to be disclosed under the KGB Code. A fee may be charged for certified copies set in accordance with KGBC 2.120.030. [Ord. No. 974, §2, 8-21-95. Code 1974 §5.90.020.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.041992 | -0.364258 | -0.893066 | -1.388672 |
## 2.120.050 Compilation or creation of records. | Nothing in the KGB Code shall require the borough to create records, compile, summarize, outline or in other ways create information from existing public records. In those instances where the borough official who is the custodian of the record determines that the borough has the requisite resources to compile or create... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.837402 | 0.356689 | -1.374023 | -1.084961 |
## 2.120.060 Personal and proprietary records available for public disclosure. | (a) If the borough official who is custodian of a record that is subject to public disclosure considers all or a portion of the information requested to be of a sensitive personal or proprietary nature, the official may attempt to notify the person who is the subject of the record or person who may be concerned with it... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.123596 | 0.078308 | 0.190308 | 0.56543 |
## 2.120.070 Exemptions for particular records. | (a) This chapter shall not be construed to require disclosure of the following records or information which, by law, is required to be confidential:
(1) Records of vital statistics and adoption proceedings;
(2) Records pertaining to juveniles;
(3) Health, mental health, medical, juvenile and personality problem info... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.281494 | 1.546875 | -0.26001 | 0.524414 |
## 2.120.080 Filing of exempt records. | Borough records classified as exempt from public disclosure under KGBC 2.120.070 shall be maintained in files providing for physical separation from general borough records subject to public review. [Ord. No. 974, §2, 8-21-95. Code 1974 §5.90.040.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A,... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.424805 | -0.057983 | -1.017578 | -1.141602 |
## 2.120.090 Denial of request – Appeal. | (a) If the borough official who is the custodian of a record considers the information requested to be confidential pursuant to applicable federal, state, or borough law, within 10 working days of receiving the request the borough official shall prepare and provide the requester a written statement setting forth the fo... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.521484 | 0.087097 | -0.649414 | -0.372559 |
## 2.120.100 Records management program creation and administration. | (a) The borough clerk shall establish and maintain a borough records management program which shall include retention schedules and procedures for inventory, storage, and destruction of records as necessary.
(b) The program objectives shall be to:
(1) Provide coordination between departments on all phases of the reco... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.381836 | -0.610352 | -0.829102 | -1.095703 |
## 2.120.110 Ownership of records. | All borough records shall be and remain the property of the borough and may not be removed, destroyed or disposed of, except as provided in this chapter. They shall be delivered by outgoing officials and employees to their successors and shall be preserved, stored, transferred, and otherwise managed, only in accordance... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.90625 | 0.376709 | -0.366943 | -0.799316 |
## 2.120.120 Responsibility of the borough clerk. | The borough clerk, in providing for the administration of the records management function, shall:
(a) Develop standards and procedures for the management of all borough records which shall include:
(1) Standards and procedures for preservation and protection of vital and historical records as part of the overall rec... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.55957 | 0.048859 | -0.868164 | -0.918945 |
## 2.120.130 Responsibility of the departments. | The head of each borough department is responsible for:
(a) Establishing and maintaining file systems in compliance with prescribed standards and procedures;
(b) The preparation and periodic revision of a departmental records retention schedule which shall be submitted to the records management planning committee;
(... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.651367 | -0.717773 | -1.044922 | -1.246094 |
## 2.120.140 Records management planning committee. | (a) There shall be a records management planning committee which shall include the manager, attorney, finance director, and the clerk.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April 6, 2026.
(b) The principal functions of the records management planning comm... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.553711 | -0.348145 | -1.101563 | -0.989746 |
## 2.120.150 Approval and adoption of retention schedules. | (a) The records management planning committee shall review recommended retention schedules submitted by borough departments and forward recommended retention schedules to the assembly for adoption.
(b) The borough assembly shall by resolution adopt records retention schedules for the borough.
(c) When a records reten... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.079102 | -0.675781 | -0.664063 | -0.96875 |
## 2.120.160 Noncurrent records not to be maintained in office files. | Records no longer required in the conduct of current business by any office of the borough shall be promptly transferred to the records center or be destroyed, at the time such action is designated on an approved records retention schedule. Such records shall not be maintained in current office files or equipment. [Ord... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.110352 | -1.113281 | -0.313477 | -0.807617 |
## 2.120.170 Disposal of records. | (a) Records may be disposed of by returning to the original owner, or destruction, if the following requirements are met:
(1) The records requested to be disposed of are not vital or historical records or if such records have been reproduced in accordance with this chapter;
(2) A request for said disposal, which shal... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.670898 | 0.797363 | -0.533203 | -0.604004 |
## 2.120.180 Micrographic program established. | A centralized micrographic program may be designed and implemented by the borough clerk to serve all borough offices and departments. No office or department shall operate a separate micrographic program, and no borough funds may be expended to film, or to contract with a service company to film, any borough records, e... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.226563 | -0.867188 | -0.561035 | -0.914551 |
## 2.120.190 Micrographic standards. | Microfilm used for archival or security purposes must meet or exceed the technical standards for quality, density, resolution and definition of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as required by law. The master negatives of such film shall not be used for making use copies and shall be stored off site. Mic... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.767578 | 0.245117 | 0.41748 | -0.157959 |
## 2.120.200 Alteration and replacement of public records. | (a) An original public record that is worn or damaged may be replaced by a reproduction that produces a clear, accurate and long-term copy or reproduction of the original record. Certification by the borough clerk that the replacement is a correct copy of the original shall appear at the end of the reproduction. When o... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.979492 | -0.286377 | -0.702637 | -0.880371 |
### 2.120.210 Penalty. | Any person who shall willfully violate any provision of this chapter is guilty of a violation, and, upon conviction, shall pay a fine of not to exceed $300. [Ord. No. 1607, §3, 10-3-11; Ord. No. 974, §2, 8-21-95. Code 1974 §5.90.105.] | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.027893 | -1.336914 | -0.428955 | 0.27002 |
### 2.120.220 Definitions. | Unless the context otherwise requires:
- “Certified copy” means a copy of a document certified as correct by the borough clerk.
- “Disposition” means either the transfer of inactive records to the records center or the disposal of noncurrent records by destruction.
- “Financial information” or “financial records” me... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.376221 | 1.224609 | -0.748535 | -0.587891 |
### 3.05.020 Purpose. | The purpose of the personnel policies is to establish a system of personnel administration for the Ketchikan Gateway Borough based upon the principles of merit, fitness, and equal employment opportunity, and to establish fair and uniform procedures and regulations for the recruitment, hiring, development, maintenance, ... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.663086 | -0.460449 | -0.635742 | -0.936035 |
### 3.05.030 Scope and applicability. | (a) The personnel policies shall apply to all borough employees who are not subject to a collective bargaining agreement to the extent that such coverage is not otherwise limited expressly in these personnel policies, the KGB Code, and employment agreements negotiated for assembly appointed employees. These personnel p... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.098633 | 1.40625 | -0.803223 | -1.109375 |
## 3.05.040 Responsibility of public offices. | Public officials and employees are always of the public purpose and serve for the benefit of the public. They shall uphold the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Alaska, the KGB Code, rules, regulations and policies of the borough and shall carry out impartially the laws of the nation, ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.34082 | -1.09375 | -0.54834 | -0.346191 |
## 3.05.050 Employee notification. | It shall be required that each new and existing employee will be given a copy of these personnel policies and these employees shall certify, in writing, that they have received, read and understand these policies. [Ord. No. 956B, §1, 5-1-95. Code 1974 §30.10.013.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.360352 | -1.265625 | -0.303955 | -1.243164 |
## 3.05.060 Dedicated service. | In the performance of their duties, all officials and employees shall support governmental objectives expressed by the electorate and interpreted by the assembly and the borough programs developed to attain these objectives. Officials and employees shall adhere to work rules and performance standards established for th... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.022461 | 0.401855 | 0.754395 | -0.349609 |
## 3.05.070 Nondiscrimination. | No official or employee shall unlawfully grant any special consideration, treatment, or advantage to any person beyond that which is available to every other person in similar circumstances. No person shall be favored or discriminated against with respect to any appointment in the borough service because of association... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.407227 | -1.271484 | -0.077942 | 0.016205 |
## 3.05.080 Policy-making authority. | This title is adopted, and may be revised or amended, by ordinance of the borough assembly. Borough policy takes precedent over department policy. [Ord. No. 956B, §1, 5-1-95. Code 1974 §30.10.016.] | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.306641 | -1.282227 | -1.416016 | -1.576172 |
## 3.05.090 Captions. | The captions and headings in this title are for convenience and reference only, and are not to be used to interpret or define the provisions of its sections. [Ord. No. 956B, §1, 5-1-95. Code 1974 §30.10.017.] | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.280273 | -0.879395 | -1.204102 | -1.658203 |
## 3.05.100 Severability. | If any section or subsection of this title shall at any time be deemed illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby and shall remain valid and enforceable to the extent permitted by law. [Ord. No. 956B, §1, 5-1-95. Code 1974 §30.10.018.] | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.0625 | -1.137695 | -1.047852 | -1.233398 |
## 3.05.110 Definitions. | As used in this title, the following words, terms, and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed to them herein unless the content clearly indicates otherwise:
“Administrative appeal” means action brought by an employee seeking relief from the borough manager’s decision to suspend, demote, or dismiss that employee.
“A... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.260742 | 1.194336 | 1.650391 | 1.107422 |
## 3.05.120 Computation of time. | (a) Whenever these personnel policies require or provide for the giving of written notice to, or service of any document on, an employee or other person, such notice or document shall be served on such employee or other person by either delivering such notice or other document to the person or by depositing a copy of t... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.594727 | 0.776367 | 0.052338 | -0.943848 |
### 3.10.010 Recruitment, position vacancy announcements and applications. | (a) The borough manager shall recruit qualified applicants for any position vacancies, which recruitment may include, but is not limited to, internal job postings, help-wanted advertisements, or employment agencies. The vacancy may be advertised to the public concurrently with in-house postings. When a qualified regula... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.123657 | 0.05896 | 0.529297 | 0.332764 |
### 3.10.020 Selection of employees. | (a) The borough manager shall establish procedures for the initial selection or promotion of employees. All selection procedures and rules shall relate to the applicant’s or employee’s merit, fitness, and ability to perform
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed t... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.551758 | 0.862305 | 1.28418 | -0.203125 |
## 3.10.030 Residency. | Residency within the borough shall not be a condition of initial appointment or selection as an employee. However, all employees shall and as a condition of their continued employment, reside within the corporate boundaries of the borough within three months after the later of October 1, 2005, or their date of hire. Th... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.15686 | -0.54248 | 0.457764 | -0.551758 |
## 3.10.040 Nepotism. | (a) No person shall be employed who is under the direct or indirect authority of a supervisor, director or manager who is an immediate family member as defined in KGBC 3.05.110 or is in a personal relationship, as defined in KGBC 3.05.110, without prior written approval of the borough manager. Employees found in violat... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.114807 | 1.180664 | 0.774414 | 0.473389 |
## 3.10.050 Probationary period. | (a) The probationary period shall be considered an integral part of the employee selection and examination process. During the probationary period, the employee’s supervisor shall review, examine and monitor the conduct, capacity, efficiency, skill, responsibility, integrity, and effectiveness of the employee to determ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.121765 | 0.299072 | 2.494141 | 0.237061 |
### 3.15.010 Equal employment opportunity. | It is the borough’s policy to treat all applicants and employees fairly and to recruit, hire, train, promote, lay off, discipline, remove or conduct any other personnel actions without regard to the applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or veteran status,... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.482422 | -0.894531 | -0.030563 | -0.410156 |
### 3.15.020 Equal opportunity employer. | (a) It is the policy of the borough to provide equal employment opportunities for all persons from all segments of the population without discrimination as to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital or veteran status, citizenship status of a person otherwise authorized under federal law to work... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.981934 | 0.262939 | 0.390381 | 0.176025 |
## 3.15.030 Performance evaluations. | (a) During the probationary period, a probationary employee’s supervisor shall continually evaluate, as appropriate, the employee’s performance. The probationary employee may be terminated from that position for any reason.
(b) The performance of personnel who are on probationary status will be evaluated at the end of... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.011879 | 0.746582 | 1.322266 | -0.225098 |
## 3.15.035 Deficient performance review. | (a) In the event that the performance of a regular employee falls below acceptable levels, the supervisor may place the employee on probation due to deficient performance pursuant to this section. The supervisor shall provide written notice of the probationary status to the employee and the human resources administrato... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 1.146484 | 1.285156 | 1.953125 | 0.956055 |
## 3.15.040 Layoffs. | (a) Employees may be laid off whenever the borough assembly eliminates the position through the budget process or the borough manager determines that a shortage of work or funds, the abolition of a position, or other changes in the borough’s organization necessitate a reduction in the number of employees is in the best... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.51709 | 0.713379 | 0.126099 | -0.44751 |
## 3.15.050 Outside work. | (a) Employees must notify the borough manager in writing before accepting outside employment or becoming self-employed. This includes service on any elected or appointed board for which the employee receives financial compensation. A conflict of interest shall be deemed to exist where a reasonable and prudent person wo... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.236328 | 0.892578 | 1.25 | 0.54541 |
## 3.15.060 Solicitations. | (a) In order to maintain an orderly work environment, avoid intrusion upon employees at their work and preserve security throughout the borough’s offices and departments as to funds, supplies and records, individuals
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.230347 | 0.68457 | 0.804688 | 0.343994 |
## 3.15.070 Dress and appearance. | The borough manager may issue guidelines regarding acceptable attire for each department or for particular positions. In some instances for certain positions, uniforms may be required. Employees shall dress appropriately for their job position and particular duties. [Ord. No. 956B, §1, 5-1-95. Code 1974 §30.30.026.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.561035 | -1.583984 | 0.710449 | -1.332031 |
## 3.15.080 Personal conduct. | (a) All employees during working hours shall conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the borough. All employees shall make every effort to perform their duties as efficiently as possible to assure efficient allocation of public resources.
(b) Racially and sexually offensive materials and talk at the... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.409668 | -1.536133 | 1.023438 | 0.426025 |
## 3.15.090 Duty to deal courteously. | (a) It is the duty of each borough employee to deal courteously with the public and other employees. Favorable impressions created by courteous public relations develop citizen goodwill and support for the employee, the department and the borough as a whole. Any disposition or demeanor indicating an attitude of discour... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.964355 | -0.632324 | 0.328857 | -0.09613 |
## 3.15.100 Antiharassment policy. | (a) Harassment or any derogatory conduct based on a person’s race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, disability or sex, where such conduct or harassment has the effect or purpose of interfering with the person’s
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed t... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.973633 | 0.818848 | 1.232422 | 1.916016 |
## 3.15.110 Licensed employees. | An employee who works in a position for which a valid State of Alaska driver’s license or any other license or certification is required shall notify his or her department head immediately if that license or certification is suspended, revoked, expired, or withheld for any reason. Reasonable accommodation may be made t... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.003645 | -0.216797 | 1.163086 | 0.221191 |
## 3.15.120 Safety. | (a) All employees shall coordinate and cooperate with other employees and the borough in an attempt to create and maintain a safe work environment including proper care of all safety equipment. Employees shall observe all safety practices governing their work. Employees may offer safety suggestions that contribute to a... | true | Rules | Buildings | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.760742 | -0.1604 | 1.607422 | 1.360352 |
## 3.15.130 Personal addresses. | All employees, including those on leave without pay status, are required to keep the borough manager informed of their current mailing addresses and home telephone contacts. [Ord. No. 956B, §1, 5-1-95. Code 1974 §30.30.032.] | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -1.00293 | -1.571289 | 0.3479 | -1.146484 |
## 3.15.140 Borough identification cards. | All borough employees shall be issued identification cards as necessary in the performance of their duties. Any misuse of such identification card is prohibited and subject to disciplinary action. [Ord. No. 956B, §1, 5-1-95. Code 1974 §30.30.033.]
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.73877 | -1.277344 | 0.253662 | -0.22644 |
## 3.15.150 Training. | (a) Training for employees shall be encouraged. Departmental or borough-wide training programs may be developed to meet borough-wide personnel needs or prepare employees for promotions, when it is determined such programs will improve the efficiency or effectiveness of the services rendered by borough employees.
(b) E... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.802246 | -0.76123 | 1.369141 | -0.608887 |
## 3.15.160 Attendance and tardiness. | (a) An employee shall be in attendance during the regular work hours designated by the borough manager or the employee’s department head. Employees shall report to and return to work at their scheduled time.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2105A, and legislation passed through April 6, ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.570801 | -0.136719 | 2.15625 | 0.566406 |
## 3.15.170 Work scheduling. | (a) Unless otherwise specified by job description, the borough manager may establish work hours and schedules for employees based upon the best interests of the borough and the particular needs of each department.
(b) The job descriptions shall assign employees to one of two general work schedules set forth below:
(1... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.142334 | 0.276367 | 0.974121 | -0.088745 |
## 3.15.180 Resignations. | An employee may voluntarily resign by giving the department head written notice of the effective date of resignation as far in advance as possible, but in all cases at least 14 calendar days before the effective date of resignation. In the case of professional personnel or department heads, a 30-day notice must be give... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.587402 | -0.757324 | 1.298828 | 0.116638 |
## 3.15.190 Work location. | Borough employees shall report to a regular work location designated by the borough manager or designee. All regular work locations to which borough employees report for work shall be controlled by the borough, whether as a borough-owned or borough-leased facility. Where a borough employee performs services which requi... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | -0.962891 | -0.277344 | 0.088074 | -0.787598 |
## 3.15.200 Discipline, removal, and appeal. | (a) In the event that a regular employee fails to comply with any of these personnel policies that employee will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
(b) A regular employee may be placed on disciplinary probation, suspended without pay, demoted, or removed by such employee’s supervisor, i... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | ketchikan_gateway_borough | 0.848145 | 0.668945 | 1.742188 | 2.037109 |
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