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### 2.48.010 Definitions. | The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
“City agency” means any department, division, office, board, commission, or other instrumentality of the city.
“City reco... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.925293 | 0.557129 | -0.906738 | -0.954102 |
## 2.48.020 City records declared public property. | A. All city records are property of the city. Unless otherwise permitted or required by law, no person may:
1. Deface, alter or destroy a city record;
2. Remove a city record from the city’s possession;
3. Disclose confidential information in a city record; or
4. Except for a city officer or employee in the course ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.006615 | -0.464111 | -0.175171 | 0.49707 |
### 2.48.100 Policy of the city. | It is the policy of the city to provide access to city records to serve the interest of the public in being informed about the business and affairs of the city. The purpose of WMC 2.48.110 through 2.48.150 is to carry out that policy, while avoiding unwarranted invasions of personal privacy and recognizing the public i... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.116211 | 0.239136 | -0.42627 | -0.31665 |
### 2.48.110 City records subject to inspection and copying. | A. Except as provided in WMC 2.48.120 and 2.48.130 or by other provisions of city, state or federal law, a city agency shall make city records open to inspection during regular business hours by any person and provide copies of requested city records, subject to reasonable restrictions regarding the place and manner of... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.92041 | -0.223145 | -1.006836 | -1.032227 |
### 2.48.120 Exceptions to inspection and copying of city records. | A. The following city records are not subject to inspection or copying under this chapter:
1. City personnel records that are confidential under WMC 3.90.020.
2. Records pertaining to juveniles unless disclosure is authorized by law.
3. Medical and related public health records.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is curren... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.289063 | 0.855469 | 0.180908 | 1.580078 |
## 2.48.130 City records related to litigation. | A city record that is subject to disclosure and copying under this chapter remains a city record subject to disclosure and copying even if the record is used for, included in, or relevant to litigation, including law enforcement proceedings involving a city agency, except that, with respect to a person involved in liti... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.974609 | 0.127563 | -1.128906 | -0.425293 |
## 2.48.140 Request for city records – Response by city agency. | A. A requester shall submit a written request to inspect or obtain a copy of a city record to the city agency that is the custodian of the city record. Where required under WMC 2.48.150, the request shall be accompanied by the applicable fee.
B. A city agency that receives a request to inspect or provide a copy of a c... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.003363 | 0.277832 | -0.505859 | -0.546387 |
## 2.48.150 Fees for city record requests. | A. The mayor from time to time shall establish the standard unit cost of copying city records under this chapter. The fee for copying a city record may not exceed the standard unit cost.
B. If the city personnel time required to produce city records for one requester in a calendar month exceeds five person-hours, the ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.808105 | -0.931152 | -0.646973 | -1.099609 |
## 2.52.030 Duties. | The duties of the library are to provide library services and facilities to the residents of the city. (Ord. 03-58 § 3, 2003; prior code § 2.56.020) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.577148 | -1.917969 | -1.1875 | -1.540039 |
## 2.52.040 Borrowed materials. | A. A person who borrows material from a library operated by the city shall return the material by the date due.
B. A person who borrows materials from a library operated by the city shall return overdue materials within 20 days of the date notice that the materials are overdue is mailed. Notice is sufficient if mailed... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.631836 | -0.037903 | 1.131836 | 0.589844 |
### 2.54.010 Museum and visitor center established. | There is established by name the Wasilla museum and visitor center. Other exhibit spaces and holdings may be so named for individuals or families who have contributed to the historical, cultural, and artistic context of the city of Wasilla. (Ord. 16-32 § 3, 2016) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.344727 | -1.897461 | -1.061523 | -1.05957 |
### 2.54.020 Duties. | A. The duties of the museum and visitor center are to:
1. Provide museum services and facilities to the residents of the city and visitors;
2. To enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors by providing cultural and educational activities and programs; and
3. To develop annual budgets for the museum and v... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.264648 | -1.814453 | -0.939941 | -0.884766 |
### 2.54.030 Mission. | A. The mission of the museum and visitor center is to:
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
1. Identify, collect, preserve, research, interpret, and exhibit the artistic, cultural and historical heritage of Wasilla, Knik, Willow Creek, Hatcher Pass, Knik and Ahtna Athab... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.042969 | 0.282959 | -0.931152 | -0.39917 |
## 2.56.010 Definitions. | As used in this chapter:
“Disaster” means the occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property resulting from any natural or nonmilitary manmade cause including, but not limited to, fire, flood, earthquake, landslide, mud slide, wind driven water, weather condition, volc... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.440918 | 0.664063 | 0.179932 | 1.949219 |
## 2.56.020 Emergency management coordinator designation. | The mayor or his or her designee shall be designated as the city emergency management coordinator (EMC). The EMC shall have full authority to coordinate and cooperate with the Matanuska-Susitna Borough emergency services coordinator and with the State of Alaska Division of Emergency Services for response and relief of ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.119141 | -0.691895 | -0.698242 | 0.73877 |
## 2.56.030 Declaration of disaster authority. | A local disaster emergency may only be declared by the mayor. If the city council is not in session when a disaster emergency proclamation is issued, a special session of the council will be requested to ratify the actions taken under this chapter as soon as conditions attendant to the emergency permit. A disaster emer... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.629395 | 0.228882 | -0.118835 | 1.686523 |
### 2.56.040 Interjurisdictional agreements. | The mayor may, with council approval, enter into interjurisdictional arrangements with other political subdivisions, and the Alaska Division of Emergency Services, for mutual aid in response to and recovery from disaster emergencies. (Prior code § 11.50.040) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.339844 | -0.88916 | -1.219727 | 0.344727 |
### 2.56.050 Emergency plan – Implementation. | The declaration of a local disaster emergency shall authorize the implementation of the response and recovery aspects of the city disaster emergency plans, and authorizes the mayor to furnish aid and assistance under such plans. (Prior code § 11.50.050) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.872559 | -0.918945 | -0.772461 | 1.120117 |
### 2.56.060 Emergency powers of mayor. | In addition to any other powers conferred upon the mayor by law, he or she may, upon proclamation of a disaster emergency:
A. Suspend the provisions of any regulatory ordinance prescribing procedures for the conduct of city business or the orders or regulations of any city department, if compliance with the provisions... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 1.103516 | 0.395508 | 0.534668 | 2.373047 |
## 2.56.070 Emergency powers of coordinator. | In accordance with interjurisdictional agreements, the emergency management coordinator may direct city employees to the aid of other communities when required and he or she may request aid from the state, or other political subdivision, be sent to the city in case of disaster when conditions are beyond the capability ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.739746 | -0.837891 | -0.55127 | 1.097656 |
## 2.56.080 Cleanup authority. | Debris and wreckage removal in disaster emergency or major disaster:
A. When the mayor has declared a major disaster or emergency to exist in the city, he or she may:
1. Through the use of city employees or other public employees including public emergency response volunteers, clear from publicly or privately owned l... | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.647949 | -0.587402 | 0.016785 | 2.042969 |
### 2.56.090 Financing. | A. It is the intent of the council, and declared to be the policy of the city, that funds to meet disaster emergencies will always be available.
B. The first recourse for funds to cope with a disaster emergency shall be the regularly appropriated funds of the various city departments. If appropriate departmental budge... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.614746 | -0.730469 | -0.65625 | 1.40332 |
### 2.56.100 Emergency management office. | The Wasilla department of administration is the emergency management office and shall function as the disaster agency within the city as defined in AS 26.23.060.
A. The mayor or his or her designee, the emergency management coordinator, is responsible for maintaining liaison with state and other political subdivision ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.70459 | 0.345947 | -0.162842 | 2.158203 |
## 2.56.110 Compensation. | No compensation for personal services is authorized under this chapter except for contract services during proclaimed disaster emergencies and in accordance with Wasilla Municipal Code. (Prior code § 11.50.110) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.411133 | -1.052734 | -0.447998 | -0.263916 |
## 2.56.120 Governmental or private liability. | A. This chapter provides for the city to exercise its governmental functions for the protection of the public peace, health and safety and neither the city nor agents or representatives of the city, or any individual, receiver, firm, partnership, corporation, association or trustee, or any agents thereof, in good faith... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.165283 | 0.049683 | -0.629395 | 1.414063 |
### 2.56.130 Waiver of fees. | Council may, via resolution, grant the mayor authority to reduce or waive permit and application fees arising from a disaster emergency so long as the reduced or waived fees are incurred no more than one year after the expiration of such emergency. (Ord. 22-10 § 2, 2022) | true | Rules | Buildings | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.334961 | -1.049805 | -0.710938 | 0.208984 |
### 2.58.005 Definitions. | The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Authorized membership” means the total number of seats authorized for a commission regardless of whether those seats are currently filled.
“Day” means calendar day.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current th... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.342773 | -0.203857 | -1.123047 | -1.285156 |
## 2.58.010 Applicability. | Each commission created by the city council shall be governed by this chapter unless otherwise provided by ordinance. Except as otherwise required by law, this chapter does not apply to standing committees, special committees, work groups or task forces that are created jointly with other governing bodies, city staff o... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.583984 | -0.468018 | -1.376953 | -1.28418 |
## 2.58.020 Commissions. | A. The city council may only create or dissolve a commission via ordinance. The city council shall establish the number of members of each commission, their terms of office, and the purpose for which the commission is created via ordinance.
B. Unless otherwise expressly provided by ordinance, a commission shall be adv... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.333008 | -0.480225 | -1.204102 | -1.12793 |
### 2.58.030 Residency qualifications. | Except as otherwise expressly required by ordinance, a commission member must be a resident of the city while serving on a commission. (Ord. 24-23(AM) § 3, 2024) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.388672 | -1.716797 | -0.061035 | -1.423828 |
### 2.58.040 Compensation. | A. A commission member shall be eligible for compensation; provided, that the commission is established by ordinance, which sets forth the amount of compensation a member is entitled to receive.
B. Except as otherwise provided by ordinance, compensation shall only be paid for a commission member’s attendance at meetin... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.868652 | -0.680176 | 0.150269 | -1.199219 |
### 2.58.050 Officers. | A. Each commission shall have a chairperson and a vice-chairperson. Officers shall be elected by a majority of the commission members for a term of one year. Election of officers shall be the first order of business at any time that an officer’s seat is not filled.
B. The presiding officer of a commission shall be the... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.121094 | -0.947754 | -0.647461 | -0.741211 |
### 2.58.060 Commission member terms. | The term of each commission member shall be three years beginning on January 1st and ending on December 31st, unless a different term is established by ordinance. Terms shall be staggered by the appointment of initial members so that as nearly as possible a pro rata number of members are appointed for each year. (Ord. ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.619141 | -1.180664 | -1.091797 | -1.44043 |
## 2.58.070 Appointments, removal, vacancy. | A. **Appointments.** Except as provided otherwise by state law or this code, commission members shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation of the appointment by the city council.
B. **Removal.** Except as provided otherwise by state law or city ordinance, commission members may be removed by the mayor at... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.220703 | -0.283203 | -0.237427 | -0.275635 |
## 2.58.080 Quorum, voting. | A. Except as otherwise provided by law, the majority of the authorized membership of a commission constitutes a quorum.
B. Unless otherwise provided by ordinance, a majority vote of the authorized membership is required to carry any measure before a commission. This means that, except as otherwise provided by ordinanc... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.181641 | -0.136353 | -0.745117 | -0.596191 |
## 2.58.090 Meetings. | A. Commission meetings shall be held regularly at a designated time and place, or as otherwise provided by resolution or ordinance.
B. A commission may at any time go into an executive session from which the general public may be excluded so long as the executive session is conducted in compliance with law. Executive ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.34375 | -0.331299 | -0.640625 | -0.956543 |
## 2.58.100 Staff liaison and recording secretary. | A. *Staff Liaison.* The mayor shall designate an employee to serve as a staff liaison to each commission. The staff liaison shall assist the chairperson in the organization and operation of commission meetings, including assistance with:
1. Scheduling and technical assistance;
2. Preparation, distribution, and public... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.621094 | -0.612793 | -0.884277 | -1.172852 |
### 2.58.110 Parliamentary authority. | Commissions shall abide by the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order insofar as it is consistent with other provisions of the Wasilla Municipal Code. In all other cases, applicable law shall prevail. (Ord. 24-23(AM) § 3, 2024) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.46582 | -0.233765 | -1.181641 | -1.242188 |
### 2.58.120 Training and model procedures. | A. Training sessions developed or arranged by the staff liaison and approved by the mayor shall be mandatory.
B. The city clerk and/or city attorney may develop model procedures to be used as a guide for one or more commissions so long as directed to do so by the mayor in writing. (Ord. 24-23(AM) § 3, 2024) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.780762 | -0.703125 | -0.635742 | -0.916504 |
### 2.58.130 Teleconferencing. | A. All members of a commission shall make all reasonable efforts to be physically present at the designated time, date, and location within the city for all regular and special meetings of the commission on which that member serves. Teleconference participation should be reserved for use when members have good cause to... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.730469 | 0.599121 | 0.524414 | -0.187744 |
### 2.60.010 Purpose, membership, term limits, and qualifications. | **A. Purpose.** The purpose of the planning commission is to maximize local involvement in planning and the implementation and modification of the Wasilla development code. The jurisdiction of the planning commission is limited to the area within city boundaries.
**B. Membership.** The commission is composed of five m... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.982422 | -0.398438 | -0.941895 | -0.882324 |
### 2.60.020 Duties and powers. | In addition to the duties prescribed by state or borough law, the commission must, with the assistance of its staff liaison(s):
**A.** Periodically review the land development code and make recommendations to the council for amendments, if any;
**B.** Prepare and submit to the council a proposed comprehensive plan in... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.160645 | 0.60791 | -0.695313 | -0.475342 |
## 2.60.025 Compensation. | Commission members shall be compensated as follows:
A. Meetings. $200.00 for each meeting attended. (Ord. 24-25(AM) § 4, 2024) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.487305 | -1.633789 | -0.616699 | -1.251953 |
## 2.60.040 Meetings – When held – Notice. | A. Regular meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. At least one regular meeting shall be held each month. Meetings are held in council chambers unless the meeting location is otherwise designated by the mayor in an emergency.
B. Special meetings may be called by the mayor and are ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.620605 | -0.078308 | -0.503906 | -0.478516 |
## 2.60.045 Meetings – Quorum and voting. | A. Quorum. A majority of the membership authorized, or three or more members, constitutes a quorum of the commission.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
B. Voting. All commission actions shall be by vote of a majority of the commission’s authorized membership. (Ord. 2... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.741211 | -1.165039 | -1.277344 | -1.426758 |
### 2.60.055 Meetings – Rules of order. | The commission shall abide by the current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order insofar as it is consistent with law. If inconsistent with applicable law, the applicable law shall govern. (Ord. 24-25(AM) § 8, 2024) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.361328 | -0.756348 | -1.246094 | -1.359375 |
### 2.60.065 Meetings – Agenda – Order of business. | A. The agenda for regular and special meetings shall be prepared by the city planner unless otherwise designated by the mayor. Only those items appearing on the published agenda may be acted upon or discussed at the meeting, except to direct staff to schedule an action or discussion item on a future agenda.
B. The ord... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.376953 | -0.081543 | -0.891602 | -1.316406 |
## 2.60.075 Decisions. | A. All permit actions of the commission must be in the form of a resolution setting forth:
1. The date of significant meetings or hearings relating to the request;
2. The decision and the members voting for and against the action before the commission;
3. The commission’s findings and the facts on which that finding... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.049805 | -0.411621 | -0.884277 | -0.921875 |
## 2.60.080 Staff and record of proceedings. | A. *Staff*. Unless otherwise designated by the mayor:
1. The planning commission shall be assisted by the city planner and the planner’s staff; and
2. The city planner and the planner’s staff shall serve as advisor and recording secretary to the commission.
B. *Record of Proceedings*. Records and minutes shall be ke... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.729492 | -0.59668 | -1.208984 | -1.339844 |
### 2.64.010 Establishment, purpose, duties and compensation. | A. The parks and recreation commission is established. The commission shall consist of five members, four of whom shall be residents of the city and one which shall be a resident of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough.
B. The purpose of the commission is to advise the city on matters pertaining to parks and recreation facil... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.324219 | -1.359375 | -1.018555 | -1.038086 |
### 2.64.020 Officers. | A. The commission shall have a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary.
B. The duties of the secretary shall be to prepare the minutes of the meeting. The secretary shall also be responsible for recording members present and absent at each meeting. (Prior code § 8.10.040) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.723633 | -1.702148 | -1.018555 | -1.501953 |
### 2.64.030 Meetings. | The commission shall meet at least once per month or less often, as deemed necessary by the commission. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson or at the request of two commission members. Only those matters stated in the public notice may be acted upon at a special meeting. (Ord. 00-61(SUB) § 2, 2000; prior ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.543945 | -1.263672 | -0.949707 | -1.313477 |
### 2.68.010 Establishment, purpose, duties and compensation. | A. The airport advisory commission consisting of five members is established. Notwithstanding WMC 2.58.030, members of the commission need not be city residents.
B. The commission shall provide advice and recommendations to the city on matters pertaining to the airport, including, without limitation, the following:
1... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.157227 | -0.69873 | -1.083984 | -0.930664 |
### 2.68.020 Secretary. | The public works director or designee shall act as the secretary to the commission. (Ord. 04-53 § 2, 2004) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.304688 | -1.27832 | -1 | -1.539063 |
### 2.68.030 Meetings. | The commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each month; provided, that the commission may determine to hold less frequent regular meetings when sufficient to transact its business. Special
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
meetings may be called by the cha... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.518555 | -0.39502 | -0.964355 | -1.423828 |
### 2.76.010 Appointment. | A. Administrative hearing officers shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council. If possible, there shall be five administrative hearing officers appointed in order to maintain a rotating list of available officers.
B. An administrative hearing officer shall be appointed to a three-year term. There is ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.069336 | -0.981934 | -0.945313 | -0.945801 |
### 2.76.020 Qualifications. | An administrative hearing officer shall be an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state of Alaska, or have training and experience in arbitration, mediation, or contract law, and must also have
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
knowledge of, or an ability t... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.104492 | 0.74707 | -0.567871 | -0.805176 |
## 2.76.030 Compensation. | An administrative hearing officer shall receive compensation on an hourly rate as set by council resolution. An administrative hearing officer shall also receive compensation for reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out of the duties of the office. (Ord. 09-67(AM) § 2, 2009) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.353516 | -1.760742 | -0.507324 | -1.34082 |
## 2.76.040 Duties. | A. Administrative hearing officers shall have jurisdiction over the following:
1. Appeals of a planning commission decision pursuant to WMC Title 16;
2. Classification, written orders and forfeiture of animals pursuant to WMC Title 7; and
3. Code of ethics violations and complaints filed alleging code of ethics viol... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.203247 | -0.204956 | -0.705566 | -0.695801 |
## 2.76.050 Conflict of interest. | An administrative hearing officer shall not hear a case in which the officer has a conflict of interest. (Ord. 09-67(AM) § 2, 2009) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.78125 | -1.555664 | -0.07196 | -1.140625 |
## 2.76.060 Ex parte communications. | A. An administrative hearing officer acts in a quasi-judicial capacity and shall not engage in ex parte communications concerning the appeal with city employees, interested parties, members of the council, the appellant, or any parties associated with the decision pertaining to the appeal.
The Wasilla Municipal Code i... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.67627 | -0.128662 | -0.182739 | -0.240845 |
## 2.76.070 Appeal procedures. | A. The procedures defined in:
1. WMC Chapter 16.120 shall govern appeals pursuant to WMC Title 16, Land Development Code; and
2. WMC Chapter 7.08 shall govern appeals pursuant to WMC Title 7, Animal Care and Regulation. (Ord. 18-16 § 4, 2018; Ord. 16-14 § 20, 2016; Ord. 15-22 § 4, 2015; Ord. 09-67(AM) § 2, 2009) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.363281 | 0.344482 | -1.357422 | -1.311523 |
## 3.45.010 Definitions. | The following words or phrases, when used in the title, shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Administrative leave” means the leave provided for in WMC 3.65.050.
“Appointment” means those methods by which a person is designated to fill a specific vacant position.
“Assignment” means the action taken to ... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.886719 | 1.261719 | 0.880859 | -0.115051 |
## 3.45.020 Administration. | A. The mayor shall have overall authority and responsibility for personnel administration and may delegate aspects of this function as he or she determines is appropriate. In addition to the responsibilities specified elsewhere in these rules, the mayor’s duties include:
1. Advise city employees and officials on all m... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.955566 | 0.236572 | 0.040375 | -0.734863 |
## 3.45.030 Revision and amendment. | The mayor shall recommend revisions of these rules based on the needs of the city, applicable state and federal laws, and increased effectiveness. Recommendations to the council for action shall become effective upon approval of the council by ordinance. All revisions and amendments of this title apply to employees of ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.079102 | 0.132202 | 0.34668 | -0.672852 |
## 3.45.040 Scope of coverage and amendment of rules. | A. These rules shall apply to all employees except that:
1. The city clerk shall be appointed, terminated and paid in a manner determined by the city council; however, unless expressly provided otherwise in a contract with the city council or elsewhere in the Wasilla Municipal Code, the rules and any policies and proc... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.977051 | 1.211914 | -0.189819 | -0.879395 |
## 3.45.050 Statement of purpose. | A. The rules establish a system of personnel administration based on merit and professional methods of recruitment, selection, employment, transfer, removal, and discipline of employees, and establish other conditions of employment with the city. It is the specific intent of the rules to assist in accomplishment of the... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.021484 | 0.229858 | 0.117981 | -0.409668 |
### 3.50.010 General policy. | A. The mayor or his or her designee shall recruit all candidates for employment unless expressly provided otherwise in these rules.
B. The city shall not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, color, age, religion, sex, political affiliation, marital or veteran status, ancestry, disability, or other legal... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.014961 | 0.077881 | 0.538574 | 0.617676 |
## 3.50.020 Types of positions and appointments. | A. *Regular Full-Time.* A regular full-time position is one in which the work that is required is expected to be done during the whole of the workday, and is expected to require 2,080 or more hours of work per year. An appointment to such a position occurs after an employee has satisfactorily completed the probationary... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.104492 | 1.126953 | 0.648926 | -1.049805 |
### 3.50.030 Recruitment. | A. Vacant positions in a small work force make getting the job done difficult for the remaining employees. Therefore, as soon as practicable after receiving the resignation of an employee, or in the event of a position vacancy, if the position is to be filled, the mayor or his or her designated representative shall sol... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.003595 | 0.023331 | -0.164185 | -0.408447 |
### 3.50.040 Filing of applications. | Applications for employment shall be filed with the city or its designee on or prior to the closing date specified in the announcement and shall constitute an integral part of every recruitment. The mayor may require information as to education, training and experience of the applicant, examinations and such other info... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.215698 | -0.72168 | 0.379639 | -0.967773 |
### 3.50.050 Selection of new employees. | A desired selection by a department head shall be reported to the mayor for their appointment action. No offers of employment, transfer or promotion (either oral or written) will be made by anyone without the approval of the mayor. No hire, transfer or promotion may take effect until final processing by the human resou... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.208008 | -0.554688 | 0.322998 | -0.881836 |
### 3.50.060 Selection of current and former employees. | A. Reinstatement and Reemployment.
1. Return from Military Leave. A city employee who returns from military leave shall be reinstated to his/her former position if the city is required to do so under state or federal law.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
2. **Reins... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.321289 | 0.886719 | 0.642578 | -0.643066 |
## 3.50.070 Probationary period. | A. The probationary period for full-time employees is six months, and the probationary period for part-time employees is 520 cumulative hours of service, except for the following:
1. The probationary period for police officers is one year.
2. An employee serves an additional six-month probationary period upon promoti... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.425537 | -0.010155 | 1.708984 | 0.149658 |
## 3.55.010 Salary administration plan. | A. The salary administration plan consists of the grouping of similar positions into grades and the assignment of a pay range to each grade.
B. All city records and transactions shall refer to a position only by the position title and grade in the salary administration plan, but department heads may approve the use of... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.358398 | -0.696289 | -0.479004 | -1.467773 |
## 3.55.020 Position classification. | The mayor shall determine which positions are sufficiently similar in kind, responsibility and difficulty of work to warrant assignment to the same pay range, and based on that determination assign each position to a grade in the salary administration plan. The mayor from time to time may reassign positions among the g... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.205444 | -0.307861 | -0.596191 | -1.262695 |
## 3.55.030 Position descriptions. | A. The mayor, with advice and assistance from department heads, shall maintain a written position description for each position. Each position description shall include:
1. An appropriate title;
2. A general statement of duties and responsibilities;
3. Examples of duties;
4. A listing of minimum qualifications for ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.59668 | 0.110168 | 0.00072 | -0.87207 |
## 3.55.040 Pay ranges. | A. The salary structure assigns a pay range, which is a range of hourly or annual rates of pay, to each grade. A pay range consists of a series of steps through which an employee may progress in accordance with this chapter. The salary structure is adopted annually by council resolution. Employees may provide input to ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.099365 | 0.455566 | 0.648438 | -0.791992 |
## 3.55.050 Assignment of step in pay range. | A. **Initial Employment.** A newly hired employee is assigned to the step in the pay range for the employee’s position that the mayor selects after considering the department head’s recommendation. In making the assignment, the mayor considers the employee’s prior job experience and abilities, the current labor market ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.760254 | 0.614746 | 0.439697 | -0.833496 |
### 3.55.060 Advancement within a pay range. | A. An employee’s rate of pay may advance within a pay range as the result of a cost of living adjustment (COLA), a step increase, or a combination of the two, subject to the remainder of this section.
B. The city may apply a COLA based on the Anchorage Consumer Price Index to each pay range, effective as of July 1 of ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.045929 | -0.062439 | 0.696777 | -0.734375 |
### 3.55.070 Annual performance evaluation. | A. The mayor shall develop and adopt a system of appraising the performance of employees in the classified and confidential/managerial service. This appraisal is known as the annual performance evaluation and is used for the following purposes:
1. To provide a basis for informed decisions on such matters as promotion,... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.071289 | -0.013351 | 0.657715 | -0.463135 |
### 3.55.100 Pay for special types of appointments/assignments. | A. Temporary Appointments. The mayor shall set the starting pay of temporary employees at an appropriate level. Temporary employees do not accrue paid time off or other benefits provided to other employees under this title. However, if a temporary employee subsequently attains a regular full-time or part-time appointme... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.216553 | 0.855957 | 1.010742 | 0.070313 |
### 3.55.110 Effective date of changes in payroll actions. | A. Nothing in this chapter shall prohibit retroactive pay approved by the city council or required because of administrative oversight or error as determined by the mayor.
B. Personnel actions implementing any change in status or pay shall be effective upon approval of the mayor provided such changes are received by t... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.049805 | -0.605957 | -0.583496 | -0.950195 |
### 3.55.115 Special incentive pay. | Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the city council may approve special incentive pay programs for eligible employees of certain departments in accordance with policies developed by the mayor. (Ord. 05-59(SUB) § 2, 2005) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.085938 | -1.003906 | -0.631348 | -1.318359 |
### 3.55.120 Total remuneration. | The pay rate determined for an employee in accordance with this chapter shall represent the total remuneration for the employee, not including reimbursement for expenses approved by the department head in accordance with these rules or benefits provided to the employee in accordance with these rules. Except as provided... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.125977 | 0.245605 | 1.135742 | -0.858887 |
### 3.60.010 Regular hours of work – Standard workweek and workday. | A. Regular working hours of city employees shall consist of either five consecutive days of eight hours per day or four consecutive days of 10 hours per day. Regular working hours of all city employees must be approved in advance by the mayor. With approval from the mayor, a department head may assign an employee a dif... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.355225 | -0.045135 | 1.160156 | -0.405762 |
## 3.60.020 Shifts. | A. *Established Shift.* The following types of regular shifts are authorized:
1. A regular shift (e.g., 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) that generally applies to all employees of a department, division, section or work unit except as specified below, wherein employees get one hour or one half-hour of... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.529785 | 0.07959 | 0.709961 | -0.92041 |
### 3.60.030 Temporary schedules. | Temporary shifting of employees’ working hours to meet routine needs may be done as necessary and if approved by the department head. Changes of 30 minutes or less at starting time may be approved by the department head for periods of less than one week. Changes of more than 30 minutes at starting time, or changes for ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.830566 | -0.711914 | 0.869629 | -0.796875 |
### 3.60.040 Lunch period. | A. Department heads shall authorize a one-half hour or a one hour unpaid lunch period to meet operational staffing requirements. Such periods will normally be taken close to mid shift.
B. *Employees Scheduled Without a Scheduled Meal Period.* Full-time employees such as police officers who, because of the particular n... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.55127 | -1.246094 | 1.050781 | -0.439209 |
### 3.60.050 Changes of permanent schedules. | All permanent changes of working schedules shall provide the affected employees at least one week’s notice of the change and, if possible, two weeks’ notice except in emergency situations or when the employees waive the need for notice. (Ord. 03-33(SUB)(AM) § 2, 2003) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.268555 | -1.375977 | 0.833984 | -0.73291 |
### 3.60.060 Holidays with pay. | A. The following days shall be recognized as holidays that are compensated with eight or 10 hours of regular pay for all employees, except temporary, nonregular hourly, and intern employees, who are in pay status before and following such days:
<table>
<tr>
<td>New Year’s Day</td>
<td>January 1</td>
</tr>
... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.558105 | -0.043304 | 0.502441 | -0.705566 |
## 3.60.070 Overtime. | A. Overtime duty is an occasional necessity dictated by conditions, most of which ordinarily could not be foreseen. Supervisors shall exert every effort to avoid overtime, and to plan ahead sufficiently so as to be able to avoid this extra expense and inconvenience. Overtime shall not be worked unless advance approval ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.19165 | 0.616699 | 2.066406 | 0.406738 |
### 3.60.080 Retirement and supplemental benefits. | A. Employees of the city are not covered by the federal Social Security system.
B. Employees who hold regular full-time, regular part-time, and confidential/managerial positions shall be enrolled in the State of Alaska Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) on their date of hire unless the position is exempt from P... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.210938 | -0.267334 | 1.03125 | -0.934082 |
### 3.60.090 Health, life, disability and other benefits. | A. All employees hired after April 1986 are eligible to receive federal Social Security disability benefits if they meet the requirements for doing so.
B. Employees who hold regular full-time, regular part-time, and confidential/managerial and other eligible employee types may enroll for city-sponsored health, dental ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.508301 | 0.356689 | 1.256836 | -0.631836 |
### 3.60.100 Length of service. | A. The length of service for a person who was a city employee and who has remained continuously employed by the city thereafter shall be measured from the date of that employee’s initial appointment to city employment for the paid time off accrual rate, excluding:
1. All leave without pay in excess of 30 days within t... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.175781 | 0.006168 | 1.166016 | -0.788086 |
### 3.65.010 Eligibility for paid time off (“PTO”). | Paid time off (“PTO”) is provided to employees who hold regular full-time, part-time, and confidential/managerial positions. Employees in all other positions do not accrue PTO. PTO is pro-rated depending upon the amount of hours an employee who is eligible for PTO is regularly scheduled to work. For example, an employe... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.876465 | 0.031952 | 1.008789 | -1.047852 |
### A. Coverage and Use of PTO. | Employees are required to use PTO hours for personal needs as approved by the employee’s supervisor or department head. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.430908 | -1.404297 | 1.640625 | -1.322266 |
### B. Requesting PTO. | PTO must be scheduled at least 30 days in advance. For an absence due to sudden illness or other unanticipated events, employees must telephone their supervisor or a designated representative of management as soon as possible prior to the time the employee is scheduled to report for work.
1. Employees may be required ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.509277 | -0.569336 | 1.72168 | 0.774414 |
### C. Accrual of PTO. | PTO shall not begin to accrue until the first day of the first full month following an employee’s date of hire. The accrual rate for employees who hold full-time positions is:
1. Twelve hours per month for employees with less than three years;
2. Sixteen hours per month for employees with three years and less than ei... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.364014 | 0.795898 | 1.795898 | -0.425049 |
### 3.65.030 Limited conversion of accrued and unused annual and sick leave under prior WMC 3.20.020 and 3.20.030. | Upon passage of Ordinance Serial No. 03-33(SUB)(AM), current employees who have accrued unused annual leave accumulated under former WMC 3.20.020 through July 31, 2003, will be permitted to convert one hour of leave for one hour of PTO under the new policy. Upon passage of Ordinance Serial No. 03-33(SUB)(AM), current e... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.479248 | 0.480713 | 1.246094 | -0.47998 |
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