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### § 2.30.030. Meetings. | A. Meet a minimum of four times per year at such times that the chair or, in his or her absence, the vice chair shall determine.
B. Give reasonable public notice of its meetings and shall comply in all respects with the Alaska Open Meetings Law.
(S.G.C. 2.13.030; Ord. 13-23 § 4, 2013) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.206055 | -1.380859 | -0.855469 | -1.414063 |
### § 2.30.040. Organization. | The commission shall organize itself by electing a chairman, vice chairman, and secretary, each of whom shall be elected by the members of the commission at the first meeting of the fiscal year and shall serve a term to expire upon election of officers at the first meeting of the following fiscal year.
(S.G.C. 2.13.0... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.407227 | -1.577148 | -1.174805 | -1.512695 |
### § 2.30.050. Resignation. | Should an officer resign from their position prior to expiration of their term, or otherwise is unable or unwilling to perform duties as required of the office, the commission may elect an officer to serve out the remainder of that term. In addition to the above officers, the commission, by a majority vote of its membe... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.070313 | -0.556152 | -0.806641 | -1.233398 |
## § 2.30.060. Powers and duties. | A. The commission will annually identify goals developed through the collection and consolidation of vital and current information on human service trends as well as public input. All goals shall be approved by the assembly prior to the commission initiating action. All findings of the commission will be made available... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.724609 | 0.096252 | -0.534668 | 0.024338 |
### § 2.31.010. Sustainability commission. | There shall be a commission known as the sustainability commission, which shall be composed of seven members appointed by the assembly and, to the extent deemed advisable by the assembly and possible from the applicants, include at least one individual with background or training as a sustainability professional and at... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.939941 | 0.08606 | -0.807129 | -0.547852 |
### § 2.31.020. Term. | The term of a voting member shall be three years or until a successor is appointed. The first members appointed to the commission shall, upon appointment, determine the length of the terms so that the terms of three members shall be for one year and the terms of two members shall be for two years, and the terms of two ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.146484 | -0.23584 | -1.391602 | -1.228516 |
### § 2.31.030. Meetings. | A. Meet once per month at such time as the chair or, in their absence, the vice chair shall determine.
B. Give reasonable public notice of its meetings and comply in all respects with the Alaska Open Meetings Act.
(S.G.C. 2.15.030; Ord. 22-16S § 4, 2022) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.063477 | -1.311523 | -0.859863 | -1.353516 |
### § 2.31.040. Organization. | The commission shall organize itself by electing a chair, a vice chair and a secretary, each of whom shall be elected by the voting members of the commission at its first meeting and shall serve a term to expire upon election of officers at the first meeting of the following year. The secretary shall provide minutes of... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.430664 | -1.25293 | -1.217773 | -1.47168 |
### § 2.31.050. Resignation. | Should an officer resign from their position prior to expiration of their term, or otherwise is unable or unwilling to perform duties as required of the office, the commission may elect an officer to serve out the remainder of that term. In addition to the above officers, the commission, by a majority vote of its votin... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.073242 | -0.506348 | -0.814453 | -1.230469 |
## § 2.31.060. Powers and duties. | A. The commission will act as an advisory body to the assembly with the purpose of catalyzing and developing municipal and community-focused approaches that support the social, environmental, and economic sustainability of the city and borough. The commission will accomplish this by working towards the following action... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.623047 | -0.142822 | -0.562988 | 0.55127 |
### § 2.32.010. Tourism commission. | There shall be a commission known as the tourism commission, which shall be composed of seven members appointed by the assembly. To the extent deemed advisable by the assembly and possible from the applicants, the commission shall include professionals from among the fields of data management, planning, public administ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.027344 | 0.206909 | -1.135742 | -0.902832 |
### § 2.32.020. Term. | The term of a voting member shall be three years or until a successor is appointed. The first members appointed to the commission shall, upon appointment, determine the length of the terms so that the terms of three members shall be for one year and the terms of two members shall be for two years, and the terms of two ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.258789 | -0.367432 | -1.351563 | -1.192383 |
### § 2.32.030. Meetings. | A. The commission shall convene at least nine monthly meetings each year at a place and time to be designated by the chair or, in their absence, the vice chair.
B. Give reasonable public notice of its meetings and comply in all respects with the Alaska Open Meetings Act.
(Ord. 24-21 § 4, 2024) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.401367 | -1.801758 | -0.939453 | -1.28125 |
### § 2.32.040. Organization. | The commission shall organize itself by electing a chair, a vice chair and a secretary, each of whom shall be elected by the voting members of the commission at its first meeting and shall serve a term to expire upon election of officers at the first meeting of the following year.
(Ord. 24-21 § 4, 2024) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.512695 | -1.576172 | -1.301758 | -1.428711 |
### § 2.32.050. Resignation. | Should an officer resign from their position prior to expiration of their term, or otherwise is unable or unwilling to perform duties as required of the office, the commission may elect an officer to serve out the remainder of that term. In addition to the above officers, the commission, by a majority vote of its votin... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.073242 | -0.119385 | -0.694336 | -1.167969 |
## § 2.32.060. Powers and duties. | A. The commission will act as an advisory body to the assembly with the purpose of developing municipal and community-focused approaches that monitor and promote the social, economic, and environmental stability of, and quality of life to residents in, the city and borough of Sitka.
B. Annually, the commission will re... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.593262 | 0.299072 | -0.839844 | 0.010826 |
### § 2.35.010. Board of library commissioners. | There shall be a board to be known as the board of library commissioners which shall consist of seven members who shall serve terms of three years. All commissioners shall be appointed by the assembly.
(S.G.C. 2.16.010; Ord. 72-50 § 3, 1972; Ord. 03-1730 § 4, 2003) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.376953 | -1.611328 | -1.166992 | -1.59668 |
### § 2.35.020. Oath. | Before entering upon the performance of their duties, each member of the board shall take and subscribe to an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the state of Alaska and to faithfully strive to obey and carry into effect the duties imposed by law and ordinances of the city and borough.
(S.G.C. 2... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.244141 | -1.382813 | -0.691406 | -0.993164 |
### § 2.35.030. Compensation. | Members of the board shall not receive compensation for services performed as commissioners.
(S.G.C. 2.16.030; Ord. 72-50 § 5, 1972) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.473633 | -1.585938 | -0.278564 | -1.519531 |
### § 2.35.040. Filling vacancies. | In the event of a vacancy on the board caused by death, resignation, inability to serve, or any other reason, before the expiration of the term of any member, the assembly shall appoint some person having the qualifications herein provided to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term. At the time of a vacancy the assemb... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.269531 | -0.73877 | -1.126953 | -1.121094 |
### § 2.35.060. Removal. | The assembly may remove a member of the board for cause.
(S.G.C. 2.16.060; Ord. 72-50 § 8, 1972) | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.417969 | -1.594727 | -1.167969 | -1.136719 |
### § 2.35.070. Organization. | The board shall organize by electing a chairman and secretary who shall hold their offices for such time as the board by resolution may prescribe.
A. Board meetings shall be held in the city and borough at least once each quarter;
B. Permanent records or minutes shall record the votes of every member on each question... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.740723 | -0.033081 | -0.534668 | -0.742188 |
### § 2.40.010. Terms of office. | A. The term of office for the membership shall be three years.
B. The first planning commission members shall be appointed and serve terms as follows:
1. Two commission members for a term of three years;
2. Two commission members for a term of two years;
3. One commission member for a term of one year.
C. Thereaft... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.484375 | -1.084961 | -0.935059 | -1.709961 |
### § 2.40.020. Planning director. | The planning director shall be an ex officio member of the commission.
(S.G.C. 2.18.020; Ord. 74-118 § 4, 1974) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.508789 | -1.415039 | -1.091797 | -1.5625 |
### § 2.40.030. Filling vacancies. | In the event of a vacancy on the commission caused by death, resignation, inability to serve, or any other reason, before the expiration of the term of any member, the assembly shall appoint some person to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term. At the time of a vacancy, the assembly shall give 10 days’ public notice... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.393555 | -0.878906 | -1.227539 | -0.973145 |
### § 2.40.050. Organization. | The commission shall organize itself by electing a chairman and vice chairman. Meetings shall be held at least once a month, with special meetings as required. Minutes of all meetings shall be furnished to the office of the administrator.
(S.G.C. 2.18.050; Ord. 74-118 § 7, 1974; Ord. 04-52 § 4, 2004; Ord. 18-01 § 4, ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.735352 | -1.396484 | -1.147461 | -1.392578 |
### § 2.45.010. Established. | There shall be a municipal police and fire commission as established by Article VII of the Municipal Charter. The police and fire chiefs shall be ex officio members without vote.
(S.G.C. 2.19.010; Ord. 83-579 § 4(A), 1983) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.608398 | -0.662109 | -0.87207 | -1.088867 |
### § 2.45.020. Oath. | Before entering upon the performance of their duties, each member of the commission shall take and subscribe to an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the state of Alaska and to faithfully strive to obey and carry into effect the duties imposed by law and ordinances of the city and borough.
(S.G... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.180664 | -1.272461 | -0.641602 | -0.884277 |
### § 2.45.030. Compensation. | Members of the commission shall not receive compensation for services performed as commissioners.
(S.G.C. 2.19.030; Ord. 83-579 § 4(A), 1983) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.415039 | -1.439453 | -0.105408 | -1.40625 |
### § 2.45.040. Filling vacancies. | In the event of a vacancy on the commission caused by death, resignation, inability to serve, or any other reason, before the expiration of the term of any member, the assembly shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term.
At the time of the vacancy, the assembly shall give 15 days’ public notice... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.303711 | -0.879395 | -0.944336 | -0.789063 |
### § 2.45.060. Removal. | The assembly may remove a member of the commission for cause.
(S.G.C. 2.19.060; Ord. 83-579 § 4(A), 1983) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.356445 | -1.255859 | -1.073242 | -1.041992 |
### § 2.45.070. Removal – Definition. | The assembly may remove a member of the commission as follows:
A. For good cause shown, the assembly may remove a member upon 15 days’ notice of removal to the member. The notice shall set forth in detail when the alleged grounds for removal will become effective;
B. The commission member may appeal the proposed remo... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.408691 | 0.372803 | -0.68457 | -0.229248 |
### § 2.50.010. Establishment. | There is established the Sitka historic preservation commission which shall be composed of seven members appointed by the assembly.
(S.G.C. 2.58.010; Ord. 92-1075 § 4, 1992) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.56543 | -1.203125 | -0.964844 | -1.364258 |
### § 2.50.020. Membership – Terms of office. | A. Members of the commission shall, to the extent deemed advisable by the assembly, include professionals from among the fields of architecture or history, architectural history, planning, archeology or some historic preservation disciplines such as urban planning, American studies, American civilization, cultural geog... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.060547 | 0.263428 | -1.044922 | -0.968262 |
### § 2.50.030. Meetings, organization and officers. | A. The commission shall meet a minimum of two times per year at such times that the chair or, in his absence, the vice chair shall determine.
B. The commission shall give reasonable public notice of its meetings and shall comply in all respects with the Alaska Open Meetings Law.
C. The officers of the commission shal... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.072266 | -0.22168 | -0.98584 | -1.174805 |
## § 2.50.040. Powers and duties. | The commission shall:
A. Prepare and maintain an inventory of buildings and sites of historical, cultural, architectural, geographical and archeological significance located in the city and borough of Sitka. The inventory system will be compatible with the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey (AHRS). Data will be released... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.092651 | 0.538574 | -0.251465 | 0.126221 |
## § 2.50.050. Confidentiality. | The inventory is not a public document and the information it contains is exempt from requests under the federal and state Freedom of Information laws. The legal authority for withholding public access to this information is specified in AS 9.25.360, the Archaeological Resources Protection Act (16 USC 470 HH) and the N... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.992676 | 0.520996 | -0.744141 | -0.893066 |
### § 2.55.010. Established – Membership – Terms. | There shall be established a committee to be known as the Sitka tree and landscape committee which shall consist of seven members who shall serve terms of three years. The city and borough administrator or his or her designee shall be an ex officio member of this committee. All committee members shall be appointed by t... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.458984 | -0.480469 | -1.021484 | -1.324219 |
### § 2.55.020. Compensation. | Members of the Sitka tree and landscape committee shall not receive compensation for services performed as committee members.
(S.G.C. 2.54.020; Ord. 01-1625 § 4, 2001) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.512695 | -1.549805 | -0.248657 | -1.511719 |
### § 2.55.030. Filling vacancies. | In the event of a vacancy on the committee caused by death, resignation, inability to serve or any other reason, before the expiration of the term of any member, the assembly shall appoint some person to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term. At the time of the vacancy, the assembly shall give three days’ public not... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.274414 | -0.448242 | -1.18457 | -1.015625 |
### § 2.55.050. Organization. | The committee shall organize itself by electing a chair and secretary and shall schedule meetings as required, but in no event shall meetings be held less than every quarter. Minutes of all meetings shall be furnished to the office of the administrator.
(S.G.C. 2.54.050; Ord. 01-1625 § 4, 2001) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.350586 | -1.336914 | -0.807617 | -1.349609 |
### § 2.55.060. Duties. | The Sitka tree and landscape committee shall:
A. Study and make recommendations to the assembly, through the administrator, regarding the needs or renovations necessary to existing landscape areas or facilities in terms of trees
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and landscaping;
B... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.101563 | -0.34668 | -0.830078 | -1.125 |
### § 2.60.010. Established – Membership – Terms. | There shall be established a committee to be known as the parks and recreation committee which shall consist of seven members who shall serve terms of three years. The city and borough administrator or his designee shall be an ex officio member of this committee. All committee members shall be appointed by the assembly... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.425781 | -0.95459 | -1.053711 | -1.331055 |
### § 2.60.020. Compensation. | Members of the parks and recreation committee shall not receive compensation for services performed as committeemen.
(S.G.C. 2.56.020; Ord. 75-199 § 3(b), 1975) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.392578 | -1.595703 | -0.103821 | -1.349609 |
### § 2.60.030. Filling vacancies. | In the event of a vacancy on the committee caused by death, resignation, inability to serve, or any other reason, before the expiration of the term of any member, the assembly shall appoint some person to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term. At the time of vacancy the assembly shall give three days’ public notice ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.206055 | -0.591797 | -1.148438 | -1.09082 |
### § 2.60.050. Organization. | The committee shall organize itself by electing a chairman and secretary and shall schedule meetings as required, but in no event shall meetings be held less than every quarter. Minutes of all meetings shall be furnished to the office of the administrator.
(S.G.C. 2.56.050; Ord. 75-199 § 3(e), 1975) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.333008 | -1.342773 | -0.810059 | -1.30957 |
### § 2.60.060. Duties. | The parks and recreation committee shall:
A. Study and make recommendation to the assembly, through the administrator, regarding the needs or renovations necessary to existing parks and recreational areas or facilities;
B. Investigate sites and make recommendation to the assembly, through the administrator, for new ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.879395 | -0.721191 | -0.693359 | -0.781738 |
### § 2.65.010. Established – Membership – Terms. | There shall be established a committee to be known as the Sitka investment committee, which shall consist of four members with one member serving as an alternate voting member for three-year terms. The city and borough finance director shall be an ex officio member of this committee. All committee members shall be appo... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.541992 | -0.857422 | -1.168945 | -1.261719 |
### § 2.65.020. Compensation. | Members of the Sitka investment committee shall not receive compensation for services performed as committee members.
(S.G.C. 2.62.020; Ord. 01-1651 § 4, 2001) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.526367 | -1.308594 | -0.054413 | -1.37207 |
### § 2.65.030. Filling vacancies. | In the event of a vacancy on the committee caused by death, resignation, inability to serve, or any other reason, before the expiration of the term of any member, the assembly shall appoint a person to fill such vacancy for the unexpired term. At the time of vacancy the assembly shall give public notice of no less than... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.237305 | -0.343262 | -1.180664 | -0.943848 |
### § 2.65.040. Organization. | The committee shall organize itself by electing a chair and secretary and shall schedule meetings as required, but in no event shall meetings be held less than every six months. Minutes of all meetings shall be furnished to the office of the administrator.
(S.G.C. 2.62.040; Ord. 01-1651 § 4, 2001) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.381836 | -1.370117 | -0.809082 | -1.348633 |
### § 2.65.050. Duties. | The Sitka investment committee shall:
A. Make recommendations to update the investment policy as needed;
B. Review current investments to determine if they meet the standards set forth by the investment policy;
C. Recommend actions to be taken on investments that are downgraded or put on a negative credit watch;
D.... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.043945 | -0.541504 | -0.64502 | -0.910156 |
### § 2.70.010. Required. | Reasonable public notice shall be given of all meetings of an administrative body, board, commission, committee, subcommittee, authority, agency or other organization including subordinate units of the above groups of the city and borough including but not limited to assembly, school board, platting board, departments,... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.213867 | 0.014191 | -0.833008 | -0.954102 |
### § 2.70.020. Publication. | Reasonable public notice is given if a statement containing the date, time and place of the meeting is published not less than 24 hours before the time of the meeting in a newspaper of general circulation published within the city and borough or not less than 24 hours before the time of the meeting by posting such stat... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.256836 | 0.099854 | -1.05957 | -0.988281 |
### § 2.70.030. Emergency meeting. | An emergency meeting of the assembly or school board may be held after such public notice as is reasonable under the circumstances without regard to the publication requirements in SGC § 2.70.020, upon the affirmative vote of all members present, or the affirmative vote of three-quarters of those elected, that a public... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.566895 | 0.319092 | -0.529297 | 1.666992 |
### § 2.70.040. Meeting location. | Meetings required to be open to the public under this chapter and the state Open Meeting Law shall be held in a location and at a time reasonably accessible to the public.
(S.G.C. 2.36.040; Ord. 00-1567 § 4, 2000)
City of Sitka, AK | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.263672 | -1.378906 | -0.568848 | -1.134766 |
### § 2.75.010. Definitions. | For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context indicates otherwise:
- “Claim” means a claim or lawsuit.
- “Employee” means any person who is or has been employed in the service of the city and borough.
- “Official” means any person who is serving or has served... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.151367 | -0.693848 | -0.652344 | -1.148438 |
### § 2.75.020. Defense and indemnification. | Subject to the conditions and requirements of this chapter, the city and borough shall provide to an official or employee legal defense and indemnification, including protection from any expenses connected with the defense, settlement, or payment of monetary damages, related to any claim filed against the official or e... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.878418 | -0.130615 | 0.337402 | -0.194336 |
### § 2.75.030. Exclusions – Determination to defend and indemnify. | A. The obligation of the city and borough to provide defense and indemnification shall not apply to any act taken in bad faith or any act outside the scope of service or employment, or to any claim brought by or on behalf of the city and borough. The following are examples of acts which will normally be deemed to have ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.139404 | 0.715332 | 0.15564 | 0.429932 |
### § 2.75.080. Union contracts. | If a collective bargaining unit contract covers any of the terms and conditions of this chapter, all employees under the contract shall be governed by the provisions of the contract. If there is a conflict between the provisions of such contract and this chapter, the provisions of the contract shall control.
(S.G.C. ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.426758 | -0.562012 | -1.160156 | -1.217773 |
### § 2.75.090. Volunteer workers. | The city and borough shall provide defense and indemnification to volunteer workers performing services on its behalf; provided, that such defense and indemnification:
A. Shall be provided only to volunteer workers authorized in writing by the head of a municipal department to perform a particular scope of services to... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.853027 | -0.202393 | -0.249146 | -0.775391 |
#### General Provisions | **§ 2.80.010. Application of state law.**
Except as the Charter and the ordinances of the municipality relating to elections provide otherwise (including procedures adopted by the municipal clerk), the general election laws of the state of Alaska shall apply to the conduct of all municipal elections, recounts of the r... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.34082 | 0.311768 | -1.068359 | -0.94873 |
### § 2.80.040. Initiative and referendum. | **A.** A petition for initiative or referendum will be filed with the municipal clerk. The assembly may direct the municipal attorney to assist in the wording of the petition. After the application has been filed and within 10 working days, the municipal clerk with the assistance and legal advice of the municipal attor... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.212036 | 0.476318 | -0.572266 | -0.449951 |
### § 2.80.055. Recall. | An official who is elected or appointed to an elective municipal office may be recalled by the voters after the official has served the first 120 days of the term of which he is elected or appointed.
(S.G.C. 2.40.055; Ord. 86-690 § 4, 1986) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.121094 | -1.744141 | -0.867188 | -0.853516 |
### § 2.80.056. Grounds for recall. | Grounds for recall are misconduct in office, incompetence, or failure to perform prescribed duties.
(S.G.C. 2.40.056; Ord. 86-690 § 4, 1986) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.025391 | -0.818848 | -0.527832 | -0.353271 |
### § 2.80.057. Procedures for recall. | Procedures for recall by voters of the municipality shall be as prescribed in AS 29.26.260 through 29.26.350, which are adopted and incorporated herein by reference.
(S.G.C. 2.40.057; Ord. 86-690 § 4, 1986)
City of Sitka, AK | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.261719 | 0.423584 | -1.164063 | -1.037109 |
### § 2.80.060. Voter qualifications. | A person may vote at any municipal election who:
A. Is at least 18 years of age; and
B. Has been a resident of the municipality for at least 30 days immediately prior to the election; and
C. Is a citizen of the United States; and
D. Is qualified to vote in state elections; and
E. Is registered to vote in state ele... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.90332 | -1.697266 | 0.036011 | -0.909668 |
### § 2.80.070. Candidate qualifications. | A qualified elector who has resided continuously in the municipality during the 12 months immediately preceding the election may serve in an elective municipal assembly office including mayor. Qualifications for school board shall be set out in AS 14.12.080.
Petition. Nomination shall be by petition specifying the pos... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.164063 | 0.188843 | -0.688965 | -1.092773 |
### § 2.80.080. Notice of offices to be filled. | At least 90 days before each regular election the municipal clerk shall publish a notice of offices to be filled at the election and the manner of making nominations.
(S.G.C. 2.40.080; Ord. 83-557 § 4, 1983; Ord. 05-28 § 4, 2005) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.354492 | -1.424805 | -1.150391 | -1.496094 |
### § 2.80.090. Filing and review. | All nomination papers comprising a petition shall be assembled and filed with the municipal clerk as one instrument not earlier than 80 days nor later than 60 days before the election. The municipal clerk shall make a record of the exact time at which each petition is filed. The petition with the name and address of th... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.045898 | -0.431396 | -0.648926 | -0.927246 |
### § 2.80.095. Candidate biographical information. | A candidate for elected office may provide the municipal clerk with biographical information of not more than 150 words, a recent photo of the candidate, and a candidate’s advocacy statement of not more than 250 words for publication on the municipal website. All information must be received by the municipal clerk no l... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.327148 | -0.400635 | 0.166382 | -0.521484 |
### § 2.80.100. Acceptance of nomination. | No nominating petition may be accepted by the municipal clerk unless it is accompanied by a public official financial disclosure statement of the candidate as required by Alaska law and a signed acceptance of the nomination by the person nominated. The acceptance shall indicate the candidate’s state voter registration ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.460938 | -0.040314 | -0.645508 | -1.183594 |
### § 2.80.110. Withdrawal or amendment of nomination. | Any candidate nominated may withdraw their nomination not later than 5:00 p.m. on the forty-sixth day before the election by appropriate written notice to the municipal clerk. The municipal clerk will notify the media and public of the withdrawal. However, the ballots will not be modified to reflect the change unless t... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.987305 | -1.383789 | -0.566895 | -1.030273 |
### § 2.80.115. Write-in candidates. | If a qualified elector wishes to be a candidate in an election, but failed to properly file before the deadline, that person may file as a write-in candidate by following rules established by the municipal clerk. The write-in candidate must register with the municipal clerk and complete a form of intent not later than ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.781738 | -0.561035 | -0.539551 | -0.993652 |
### § 2.80.120. Form. | Ballots shall be prepared by the municipal clerk, who shall determine their form and preparation.
(S.G.C. 2.40.120; Ord. 83-557 § 4, 1983) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.197266 | -1.118164 | -0.90332 | -1.472656 |
### § 2.80.130. Official ballot. | The official ballot shall contain, at the top thereof, the words “Official Ballot” and the date of the election, whether such election is a general municipal election or a special municipal election, and such instructions to the voters as will enable them to intelligently mark their ballots for the candidates for whom ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.958496 | -0.685059 | -1.033203 | -1.337891 |
### § 2.80.140. Official card ballots. | Computer-read or hand counted ballots are specifically authorized and may be used alone or in combination with each other.
(S.G.C. 2.40.140; Ord. 83-557 § 4, 1983; Ord. 98-1507 § 4, 1998) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.260742 | -1.167969 | -1.129883 | -1.352539 |
### § 2.80.150. Permitted use of unofficial ballots. | A. If an insufficient number of official ballots is received, the judges may use substitute ballots or other election materials to indicate the intent of the voter. At least one judge will initial each substitute ballot to authenticate it prior to issuance, but they shall not be marked in such a way as to be able to te... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.543945 | 0.113098 | -0.605469 | -0.449951 |
### § 2.80.160. Sample ballots. | In addition to the official ballots as prescribed, there shall be printed under the direction of the municipal clerk, in any color except white, not less than 200 ballots, which shall be marked as
City of Sitka, AK
§ 2.80.160 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL § 2.80.180
“Sample Ballots” which shall be available to the pub... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.749512 | -0.345215 | -0.776367 | -0.891113 |
### § 2.80.190. Eligibility. | Any qualified voter may cast an absentee or early ballot.
(S.G.C. 2.40.190; Ord. 23-05 § 4, 2023) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.054688 | -1.515625 | -0.79834 | -1.273438 |
### § 2.80.195. Absentee voting by mail. | **A.** Beginning on January 1st of each election year, any qualified voter may apply for an absentee by-mail ballot with the municipal clerk. A complete application must be received by the municipal clerk not less than seven days before an election. The application shall include the address where the absentee ballot sh... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.18042 | 0.460449 | -0.081787 | -0.314209 |
## § 2.80.200. Absentee voting by fax or electronic transmission. | A. Beginning on January 1st of each election year, any qualified voter may apply for an absentee ballot to be sent by fax or electronic transmission by the municipal clerk. A complete application must be received by the municipal clerk by 5:00 p.m. (Alaska Standard Time) on election day. On receipt of a complete applic... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.092834 | -0.138672 | 0.137817 | -0.376465 |
## § 2.80.210. Absentee voting by personal representative. | A. A qualified voter who is unable to go to a polling place due to age, illness, or disability may vote a personal representative ballot. The voter may, through a representative, request a personal representative ballot from the municipal clerk or an election official, on or after 15 days before an election up to and i... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.703125 | 0.462158 | 0.398193 | -0.495117 |
### § 2.80.240. Municipal clerk’s rules. | The municipal clerk is authorized to fashion rules and procedures for the conduct of the election so long as they are not in conflict with this chapter. Such rules may include, but are not limited to, procedures followed by the election judges at the polling places and procedures for the counting of ballots. The clerk ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.973145 | -0.57666 | -1.236328 | -0.992188 |
### § 2.80.250. Election officials. | **A. Election supervisor.** The municipal clerk shall be the election supervisor. The election supervisor shall conduct the election and have authority to take such actions as are necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter.
**B. Judges.** Prior to each election, the election supervisor shall appoint three judge... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.397217 | 0.157471 | -0.613281 | -0.555664 |
## § 2.80.290. Election supplies and equipment. | A. The municipal clerk shall cause to be erected in the polling places a sufficient number of booths in which the voter may prepare their ballot screened from observation, and shall provide such supplies and conveniences as will enable the voter to vote their ballot.
B. The municipal clerk shall prepare and furnish:
... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.833008 | -1.048828 | -0.212769 | -0.781738 |
## § 2.80.300. Instructions to voters. | A. Instructions to voters shall be printed under the direction of the municipal clerk on cardboard or heavy paper, and one copy of such instructions shall be posted on the front entrance at each polling place, in each room where polling booths are located and in each of the voting booths provided for the election.
B. ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | 0.128906 | -0.223145 | 0.635742 | -0.543945 |
## § 2.80.316. Poll watchers. | A registered poll watcher may observe election setup, general conduct throughout election day, and after polls close. A poll watcher has no duties in conducting an election and may not interfere with the orderly conduct of elections. One poll watcher may be registered for any candidate for elective office or advocate f... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.124878 | -0.881348 | -0.311768 | -0.272705 |
## § 2.80.317. Questioned ballots. | A. If a voter’s name does not appear on the official registration list in the precinct in which they seek to vote, they shall be allowed to vote a questioned ballot.
B. A person whose right to vote has been questioned will be issued a ballot if they first complete and subscribe, under oath administered by an election ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.249878 | 0.057831 | -0.276123 | -0.364502 |
## § 2.80.320. Reports of unused and damaged ballots. | The numbers of ballots not issued shall be recorded, and all unused, unmarked ballots will be destroyed according to the election law. After recording the ballot stub numbers of the unvoted ballots, election workers will return the stubs of used ballots to the municipal clerk with other election materials. The numbers ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.129883 | -0.042175 | -0.742676 | -0.911133 |
## § 2.80.330. Counting ballots – Hand counted. | A. When the polls close, the election judges shall open the ballot boxes and segregate the questioned ballots. The number of regular and questioned ballots cast shall be checked with the registration lists to insure that the number of ballots cast agrees with the number of signatures in each registration book. Any disc... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.207275 | 0.295898 | -0.320801 | 0.032166 |
## § 2.80.340. Counting ballots – Optically read ballots. | City of Sitka, AK
§ 2.80.340 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL § 2.80.370
A. When the polls close, the election judges shall open the ballot box and remove the questioned ballots and place with questioned ballot register. The number of regular and questioned ballots cast shall be checked against the registration lists to ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.404053 | 0.534668 | -0.645996 | -0.62207 |
## § 2.80.435. Registration books. | Within two months after the general election results have been certified, the municipal clerk will send the registration books, list of absentee voters, and questioned ballot register to the Elections Director in Juneau for the recording of voter history. A voter registration book, list of absentee voters and questione... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.210938 | -0.841309 | -0.525391 | -0.84082 |
### § 2.80.440. Assembly approval. | At the first regular meeting of the assembly after the election, the assembly shall meet and approve the municipal clerk and canvass board’s certification of returns. The approval of certification may be postponed for cause as determined by the assembly from day to day, but not exceeding three postponements. The approv... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.754395 | -0.103638 | -1.125 | -0.345215 |
### § 2.80.450. Record of results. | A. The results of all elections shall be noted in the minutes of the assembly. The record shall contain a statement of:
1. The total number of votes cast at each election and in each precinct;
2. The votes cast for each person and for and against each proposition;
3. The name of each person elected to office and the o... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.116211 | -0.626465 | -1.165039 | -0.911621 |
## § 2.80.460. Certificate of election. | Immediately after the assembly’s approval of the municipal clerk’s certification is completed, the municipal clerk shall make and sign a general certificate of election to be filed as a permanent city record along with a sample ballot and a certificate of election of each person elected and deliver the certificate to t... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.28125 | -0.197144 | -0.602539 | -0.742676 |
### § 2.80.470. Notice of election contest. | Any person who believes prohibited practices have occurred at an election may deliver to the municipal clerk, prior to the time for the certification, a written notice of contest signed under oath, wherein shall be stated the ground for contest and citation of all alleged prohibited practices. The notice shall be in ap... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.244629 | -0.000861 | -0.124939 | 0.294189 |
### § 2.80.480. Investigation of protests. | Upon receiving such duly and timely filed notice of contest, the assembly shall order an investigation to be made by the municipal attorney, municipal clerk, and municipal administrator. The contestant, the person whose election is contested, the persons accused of violations and the public shall be allowed to attend a... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.561035 | -0.099548 | -0.753906 | 0.047913 |
### § 2.80.490. Recount. | If the contestant demands only a recount of the ballots cast at the election, the investigation (which shall be conducted in accordance with SGC § 2.80.480) shall be limited in its scope to a recount of the ballots of the precinct which allegedly made the error. The results of such recount shall be reported forthwith t... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -1.210938 | -0.189941 | -0.852539 | -0.334229 |
### § 2.80.500. Costs. | A. The notice shall be accompanied by a deposit in an amount estimated by the municipal clerk to be sufficient to cover costs to be incurred by the investigation or recount, but not to exceed $200.00. However, if the request is for only a recount of votes for an office for which candidates received a tie vote, or the d... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | sitka | null | -0.682129 | 0.837402 | -1.005859 | -0.449219 |
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