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### 3.65.050 Administrative leave. | **A.** A city employee who is a member of a reserve or auxiliary component of the United States Armed Forces is entitled to a leave of absence without loss of pay, length of service, or efficiency rating on all days on which the employee is ordered to training duty, instruction exercises, or a qualified search and resc... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.401611 | 0.654297 | 0.888184 | 0.61377 |
### 3.65.060 Family and medical leave. | The city shall abide by both the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 and its subsequent amendments and the provisions of Alaska Family Leave Act (AFLA) under AS 39.20.500. (Ord. 20-07 § 2, 2020; Ord. 03-33(SUB)(AM) § 2, 2003) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.269531 | 0.322754 | -0.194946 | -0.975586 |
### 3.65.070 Leave without pay. | A. Leave without pay not authorized by other sections of these rules may be granted to any employee by the mayor upon recommendation of the employee’s department head. Each request for such leave will be considered in light of the circumstances involved and in regard to the needs of the city. Leave without pay may be g... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.068542 | 0.053955 | 1.131836 | -0.296631 |
### 3.65.080 Unauthorized absences. | An employee who plans to take PTO or another form of leave authorized by these rules shall notify their supervisor or department head in advance of taking the leave as provided for in this chapter. Any unauthorized or unreported absences shall be deemed an absence without pay and may be cause for disciplinary action up... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.434326 | -1.225586 | 1.28418 | 0.79248 |
### 3.65.090 Bereavement leave. | In the event of death of an employee’s family member, the employee shall be allowed up to four working days off per occurrence without loss of pay. A bereavement leave request shall require prior written authorization from the employee’s department head and the mayor. (Ord. 16-01(AM) § 8, 2016) | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.931641 | -1.598633 | 1.550781 | -0.17981 |
### 3.70.010 General policy. | It shall be the general policy of the city to avoid circumstances that give rise to grievances, to the extent possible. All employees, except for confidential/managerial, probationary, temporary, intern employees, the city clerk, or employees or officials exempted from application of these rules under
The Wasilla Muni... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.084961 | 0.463867 | -0.43042 | -0.745605 |
## 3.70.020 Definitions. | As used in this chapter:
“Aggrieved party” means an individual employee or group of employees who may file a grievance under this chapter.
“Grievance” means any dispute involving the interpretation, application or alleged violation of WMC Title 3, except for disputes which are expressly exempted from the grievance pr... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.779297 | 0.206421 | -0.149536 | -0.706543 |
## 3.70.030 Grievance procedure. | A. A grievance shall be processed in accordance with the procedures and within the time limits set forth herein. Employees shall be free to present grievances in the prescribed manner, and shall be assured freedom from discrimination, coercion, restraint or reprisal in presenting grievances. The employee shall have the... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.695313 | 0.943359 | 0.599609 | 0.158203 |
### 3.75.010 General policy. | The mayor or his or her designee will advise and assist department heads in the handling of all disciplinary matters. An employee may not be provided with notice of intent to suspend without pay, demote, or terminate without advance approval of the mayor. All terminations and procedures utilized to terminate employees ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.480225 | 0.453125 | 0.737305 | 0.027679 |
### 3.75.020 Forms of discipline. | A. When the severity of the inappropriate conduct warrants and the city believes that the proposed form of discipline is in its best interests, any of the following forms of discipline shall be imposed (not necessarily in the following order) at any time so long as such discipline is supported by just cause:
1. Oral r... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.783691 | -0.042389 | 0.232788 | 0.820801 |
## 3.75.030 Oral reprimands, written reprimands and suspensions with pay. | A. Oral reprimands, written reprimands, and suspensions with pay shall be administered without a pre-disciplinary hearing. Oral reprimands, written reprimands, and suspensions with pay will be documented on a discipline action form (report) and will be maintained in the employee’s central personnel file and a copy may ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.279297 | 0.675293 | 1.365234 | 0.398682 |
### 3.75.040 Suspension without pay, demotion or dismissal, disciplinary hearings. | A. A suspension without pay, demotion, or a disciplinary dismissal, of an employee who is disciplined in accordance with this chapter, shall be accomplished and reviewed only in accordance with the procedures stated in this section.
B. Before any department head may dismiss, demote, or suspend an employee without pay,... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.73291 | 1.243164 | 1.446289 | 0.84668 |
### 3.80.010 Resignations. | A. **Notice of Resignation.** An employee other than an employee who serves at-will who resigns shall give at least two weeks’ written notice to his or her immediate supervisor. The period of notice may be reduced or waived by the mayor upon recommendation of the department head. A notice of resignation shall become pa... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.880859 | -0.472168 | 0.860352 | -0.603516 |
### 3.80.020 Layoffs. | A. **Reason for Layoff.** The city has the sole and exclusive discretion to lay off employees due to the following:
1. Budgetary and/or fiscal constraints;
2. Elimination of a position, a reduction in force, or a material change in departmental organization;
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.828125 | 0.54248 | 1.234375 | 0.557129 |
### 3.80.030 Medical separation. | An employee who is medically unable to return to work following approved leave shall be separated in good standing from city employment. (Ord. 03-33(SUB)(AM) § 2, 2003)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.386719 | -1.099609 | 1.533203 | -0.163818 |
### 3.80.040 Terminations/dismissals. | **A.** *Reason for Termination/Dismissal.* Terminations or dismissals may be necessary for a variety of reasons, including but not necessarily limited to the following:
1. Disciplinary actions;
2. Unsatisfactory performance;
3. End of a substitute appointment upon return of the incumbent when the substitute’s transf... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.026291 | -0.48584 | 0.478027 | -0.394531 |
### 3.85.010 Scope. | **A.** This chapter shall apply to the positions listed in this section. In the event any provision of this chapter conflicts with any other provision of this title, the provisions of this chapter shall govern.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
B. The following posit... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.296875 | -0.342773 | -1.297852 | -1.196289 |
### 3.85.020 Recruitment. | Notwithstanding other provisions of this title governing recruitment of prospective city employees, the mayor may utilize any recruitment and referral source deemed appropriate to obtain the highest caliber employees to fill confidential/managerial positions. The mayor may utilize such notice, appraisals or examination... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.958984 | -0.457275 | -0.4729 | -0.902832 |
### 3.85.030 Appointment – At-will employment. | The mayor shall make appointments to all confidential/managerial positions. Employees who hold confidential/managerial positions have an at-will employment relationship with the city. They serve at the pleasure of the mayor, and may be disciplined or dismissed with or without cause, for any reason or for no reason, by ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.577637 | -1.304688 | 0.595703 | -0.727051 |
### 3.85.040 Classification. | The mayor shall classify confidential/managerial employees in the appropriate grades of the approved salary administration plan. (Ord. 03-33(SUB)(AM) § 2, 2003)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.345703 | -0.71582 | -0.526367 | -1.395508 |
## 3.85.050 Compensation. | A. The compensation of confidential/managerial employees shall be determined in accordance with WMC 3.55.060 and 3.55.070.
B. Confidential/managerial employee salaries may reflect consideration of:
1. Performance of the employee;
2. Changes, if any, in Alaska economic trends and forecasts;
3. Compensation paid to e... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.952148 | 0.241455 | 0.328613 | -0.779297 |
## 3.85.060 Benefits. | A. Confidential/managerial employees shall receive all benefits provided to classified employees who hold regular appointments.
B. A confidential/managerial employee’s paid time off accrual rate may be adjusted upward by the mayor as part of the employee’s overall compensation but may not exceed the maximum hours per ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.154297 | -0.224854 | 0.684082 | -1.170898 |
### 3.85.070 Supervision and performance appraisals. | A. Confidential/managerial employees shall be supervised by the mayor.
B. During the annual performance evaluation process, the mayor shall prepare and provide to the employee a written performance appraisal. Confidential/managerial employees shall be allowed to place their own comments on any performance appraisal. P... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.339844 | -1.088867 | -0.185913 | -0.924805 |
### 3.90.020 Personnel records and general personnel files. | A. Personnel records containing information about employees will be maintained as set forth herein. Access to personnel files is authorized only as delineated below.
1. **Personnel Records.** Personnel records are those documents which reflect an individual’s status during the period of his or her employment and take ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.551758 | 0.676758 | 0.515625 | -0.612305 |
## 3.90.030 Program development. | A. Each department head may develop and conduct such practical training programs as are suited to the special requirements of his or her department. The mayor may institute and provide for the conduct of training programs which are needed for efficient management of city departments. Training programs shall particularl... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.587402 | -0.599609 | 0.467773 | -0.109741 |
## 3.90.040 Travel. | When traveling on official city business, which includes travel for training approved by the mayor, reasonable actual expenses of conducting business will be paid only if approved by the mayor. Expenses eligible to be paid for by the city shall include lodging, if lodging is required, per diem for meals at a rate estab... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.569336 | 0.404053 | -0.021561 | -1.004883 |
### 3.90.050 Conflicting interests prohibited. | No employee shall be employed by or engage in work for an employer other than the city, including but not limited to self employment, during the employee’s work hours. Additionally, an employee may not do business with the city during their nonwork hours unless they obtain advance written approval from the mayor. The m... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.016083 | -0.548828 | 1.655273 | 0.299561 |
### 3.90.060 Prohibited acts. | A. It shall be the responsibility of each city employee to remain free from indebtedness or favors which create a substantial conflict of interest as defined in WMC Chapter 2.01 between personal and official interest, or might reasonably be interpreted as affecting the impartiality of the individual employee.
B. An em... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.432617 | 0.454834 | 1.274414 | 0.933105 |
## 3.90.070 Service awards – Policy. | A. It is the policy of the city to pursue vigorously in every phase of its service to the community of Wasilla improved productivity which will provide a fair return on the use of tax dollars and ensure quality maintenance and use of the assets of the city. The mayor may implement programs which will continue to provid... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.09375 | -0.568359 | -0.3479 | -0.147339 |
## 3.90.085 Collective bargaining. | A. The city recognizes the right of its public employees to organize for the purpose of collective bargaining, to form or join employee organizations, and to negotiate with and enter into written agreements with the city on matters of wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
B. The terms on which ci... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.69043 | 0.783691 | -0.315186 | -0.232544 |
## 4.04.010 Definitions. | When used in this title, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth in this section:
“Ballot” means any document provided by the clerk on which votes may be cast for candidates, propositions, or questions.
“Clerk” means the city clerk or any properly authorized assistant to the city clerk; prov... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.100952 | 1.107422 | -0.796875 | -0.784668 |
## 4.04.020 Incorporation of state and federal laws. | All provisions of the United States Constitution, the Alaska State Constitution, and the laws enacted pursuant to these constitutions affecting city elections are incorporated in this chapter as if fully set out in this chapter. (Prior code § 18.05.020)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, pa... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.459961 | -0.103638 | -1.313477 | -1.369141 |
### 4.04.030 Powers and duties of the clerk. | The clerk shall administer all city elections and shall determine whether candidates for city office are qualified in accordance with this title. (Ord. 12-20 § 4, 2012; prior code § 18.05.025) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.331055 | -1.44043 | -1.125 | -1.470703 |
### 4.04.040 Regular election. | A. The date of the regular election shall be annually on the first Tuesday of October.
B. The council may provide for different dates for regular election by ordinance. (Prior code § 18.05.030) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.158203 | -1.949219 | -0.972168 | -1.383789 |
### 4.04.050 Special election. | “Special election” means the council may call a special election at any time at least 75 calendar days prior to the date of the election. Notice of the special election shall be made in accordance with WMC 4.16.020. (Prior code § 18.05.040) | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.796387 | -0.76123 | -0.84082 | -1.054688 |
### 4.04.060 Simple majority – Run-off elections. | A. Each city office, other than the office of mayor, shall be filled by the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes.
B. A run-off election for the office of mayor shall be held if no candidate for mayor receives more than 40 percent of the votes cast. The run-off election shall be between the two candidates r... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.273438 | -1.609375 | -1.044922 | -0.869629 |
### 4.04.070 Initiative, referendum and recall. | A. The powers of initiative and referendum reserved by the state constitution to the people of the state are also reserved to the people of the city of Wasilla as provided by state law.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
B. Any elected official of the organized city m... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.463867 | -0.489258 | -1.182617 | -0.623535 |
### 4.04.090 Propositions and questions. | An ordinance placing propositions and questions before the voters must be adopted not later than 67 calendar days before a regular election, or 60 calendar days before a special election. (Ord. 21-10 § 2, 2021; prior code § 18.05.080) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.238281 | -1.511719 | -0.767578 | -1.052734 |
### 4.04.100 Nonpartisan requirement. | All city elections shall be nonpartisan. (Prior code § 18.05.090) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.234375 | -1.797852 | -0.430664 | -1.063477 |
### 4.04.110 Sale of liquor on election day. | The provisions of AS 04.16.070 that prohibit the sale, barter, giving, consumption or disposal of alcoholic beverages within licensed premises on a state or municipal election day until the polls have closed do not apply in the city. (Ord. 09-28 § 2, 2009; Ord. 02-22 § 5, 2002; prior code § 18.05.100) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.501465 | -1.173828 | 0.858398 | -0.205322 |
### 4.04.120 Use of public moneys to promote passage of ballot propositions – Prohibited. | A. The use of public moneys, or facilities, equipment or supplies purchased with public moneys, and services of public employees in kind, to promote the passage of ballot propositions including public expenditures, appropriations or bond issues is prohibited.
B. The term “promote” means an attempt to influence, whethe... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.520996 | 0.311768 | -0.093323 | 0.602051 |
### 4.08.010 Voter qualification. | A. A person may vote in a city election only if the person:
1. Is qualified to vote in state elections under AS 15.05.010;
2. Has been a resident of the city for 30 calendar days immediately preceding the election;
3. Is registered to vote in state elections at a residence address within the city at least 30 calenda... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.786621 | -0.909668 | 0.174805 | -0.785156 |
### 4.08.020 Rules for determining residence of voter. | A voter’s residence shall be determined under the rules in AS 15.05.020. (Ord. 12-20 § 5, 2012; Ord. 02-22 § 8, 2002; prior code § 18.10.020) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.248047 | -0.581055 | -0.643555 | -1.436523 |
### 4.12.010 Candidate qualifications. | A. A candidate for council or mayor shall have the qualifications required in WMC 2.04.020 or 2.16.030, respectively, as of the date of the election.
B. A candidate shall provide proof of qualification for office as required by the clerk. (Ord. 12-20 § 7, 2012; Ord. 10-34(AM) § 2, 2010; prior code § 18.15.010) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.143555 | -0.614258 | -0.572754 | -1.317383 |
### 4.12.020 Declaration of candidacy. | A. A candidate for council or mayor shall file a declaration of candidacy under oath on a form provided by the clerk, accompanied by the public financial disclosure statement required by WMC 2.01.090.
B. The declaration of candidacy shall include:
1. The full legal name of the candidate, and the manner in which the c... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.192383 | -0.536621 | -0.247925 | -0.889648 |
### 4.12.030 Declaration of candidacy – Procedure. | A. Packets containing declarations of candidacy shall be available from the clerk no later than the day the filing period opens. The packets shall remain available throughout the filing period.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
B. Declarations of candidacy shall be s... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.995117 | -0.476807 | -0.128296 | -0.942383 |
## 4.12.040 Determination of eligibility of candidate. | A. The clerk shall determine whether each candidate for municipal office is qualified as provided by law. At any time before the election the clerk may disqualify any candidate whom the clerk finds is not qualified.
B. Any person, including the clerk, may question the eligibility of a candidate who has filed a declara... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.543457 | 0.365234 | -0.006954 | -0.595703 |
## 4.12.045 Write-in candidates. | A. Votes for a write-in candidate for elective city office will not be counted unless the candidate has filed a letter of intent with the clerk stating:
1. The full name of the candidate;
2. The full residence and mailing addresses of the candidate;
3. The day and evening telephone numbers of the candidate;
4. The ... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.080078 | 0.17041 | -0.707031 | -0.961914 |
## 4.12.050 Declaration of candidacy – Notice of offices to be filled. | The clerk shall post on the city’s website and publish at least twice in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the city a notice of offices to be filled at each regular or special election and the manner of declaring candidacy. The posting and first publication shall occur not less than 10 calendar days befo... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.216797 | -1.53418 | -0.893555 | -1.137695 |
## 4.12.060 Campaign reporting. | A candidate for city office shall comply with the Alaska Public Offices Commission campaign reporting requirements in AS 15.13. (Ord. 12-20 § 10, 2012; Ord. 10-34(AM) § 9, 2010; Ord. 03-15 § 3, 2003; prior code § 18.15.050)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.335938 | -0.336182 | -1.016602 | -1.196289 |
### 4.12.070 Corrections and amendments of declarations of candidacy. | A. A candidate may correct or amend a declaration of candidacy at any time during the period for filing declarations of candidacy, by written notice to the clerk signed by the candidate. After the filing period has closed, no declaration of candidacy may be corrected or amended.
B. A candidate may submit to the clerk ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.036133 | -0.73877 | -0.057495 | -1.015625 |
### 4.12.080 Candidate advocacy statements. | A. At the time of filing a declaration of candidacy or up to two business days after the deadline for filing a declaration of candidacy, a candidate may submit a statement advocating for that candidate’s election.
B. Compliant candidate advocacy statements submitted by qualified candidates appearing on the ballot will... | true | Rules | Business | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.208862 | 0.036926 | 0.01889 | -0.463623 |
## 4.16.010 Time of election. | A. The date of the regular election shall be annually on the first Tuesday of October under WMC 4.04.040. Special elections may be held in accordance with WMC 4.04.050.
B. On the day of any election, the polls in each voting precinct shall be open for voting at 7:00 a.m. and shall close at 8:00 p.m. (Ord. 16-15 § 4, 2... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.043945 | -1.317383 | -0.712891 | -1.128906 |
## 4.16.020 Election notices. | A. “Notice of voter registration” means before each election that is not a run-off election, the clerk shall post on the city’s website and publish at least twice in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the city a notice of voter registration. The posting and first publication shall occur not less than 60 c... | false | Context | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.578125 | -0.177124 | -0.709961 | -0.418945 |
## 4.16.030 Election officials. | A. Before each election, the clerk shall determine the number of election officials required to serve. The clerk, subject to approval by the council, shall appoint a number of election officials necessary to conduct an orderly election, unless otherwise noted in this section.
1. “Precinct election officials” means the... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.560059 | 0.350098 | -0.281738 | -0.585938 |
## 4.16.040 Ballots – Form. | A. The clerk shall prepare all official ballots to facilitate fairness, simplicity and clarity in the voting procedure, to reflect most accurately the intent of the voter, and to expedite the administration of elections.
B. The clerk shall determine the size of the ballot, the type of print, necessary additional instr... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.845703 | -0.190308 | -0.828613 | -0.889648 |
## 4.16.050 Ballots – Preparation and distribution. | A. The clerk shall have ballots printed for each election. The clerk may contract for the preparation and printing of ballots without competitive bidding.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
B. Early, absentee by mail, and sample ballots shall be in the clerk’s possess... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.571289 | -0.54834 | -0.563965 | -0.803711 |
## 4.16.060 Election materials. | A. The clerk shall equip each precinct and voting location with sufficient materials and supplies for the election.
B. The clerk shall provide written instructions to voters on how to mark the ballot, and how to obtain new ballots to replace those destroyed or spoiled.
C. The clerk shall provide polling booths and ba... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.585938 | -1.266602 | -0.190552 | -0.657715 |
### 4.16.070 Reporting voting information to the state. | Within 60 calendar days after each election held in the city, the clerk shall send to the Alaska State Division of Elections the official precinct registers, questioned voter registers, early voter registers, and absentee and special needs voting lists containing the names, residence addresses, and the voter identifica... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.12793 | -0.970703 | -0.902832 | -0.798828 |
### 4.16.080 Expenses. | The city shall pay all necessary election expenses, including those of securing places for polls and providing ballot boxes, ballots, polling booths, national and state flags, and other supplies, and any wages due to election officials; however, all expenses related to a recount shall be apportioned pursuant to WMC Cha... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.134766 | -0.621582 | -0.976563 | -0.808594 |
### 4.20.010 Voting methods – Eligible persons – Liberal construction. | Any qualified voter may vote an absentee by mail, early or questioned ballot at any election for any reason. (Ord. 12-20 § 19, 2012; Ord. 02-22 § 13, 2002; Ord. 01-16(SUB) § 6, 2001; prior code § 18.25.010)
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026. | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.922363 | -1.12207 | -0.728027 | -1.181641 |
## 4.20.020 Absentee by mail voting. | A. A qualified voter may apply to the clerk for an absentee by mail ballot to be mailed to the voter. The clerk must receive the application not earlier than the first of the year in which the election is to be held and not later than 5:00 p.m. Alaska time seven calendar days before the election. A request for an absen... | true | Rules | Zoning | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.075134 | 0.537109 | -0.074097 | -0.416748 |
## 4.20.035 Early voting. | A. A qualified voter who meets the requirements of this section may vote early at a location designated by the clerk, from 15 calendar days before a regular or special election and eight calendar days before a run-off election, until 5:00 p.m. on the day before the election.
B. An election official shall issue a ballo... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.033691 | 0.051422 | -0.039368 | -0.182495 |
## 4.20.045 Questioned voting. | A. If a person’s qualification to vote is in question, the person may vote a questioned ballot after complying with subsection (C) of this section.
B. Every election official and any other person qualified to vote may question a person attempting to vote if the questioner has good reason to suspect that the person is ... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.069031 | 0.097229 | 0.018921 | 0.14563 |
## 4.20.050 Special needs voting. | A. A qualified voter with a disability who, because of that disability, is unable to go to a polling place to vote may vote a special needs ballot.
B. The request for a special needs ballot may be made to:
1. An election official at an early voting location designated by the clerk at a time when the voting location i... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.037415 | -0.384033 | 0.552734 | -0.199951 |
### 4.24.010 Prohibition of political discussion by election official. | During the hours that the polls are open, no election official may discuss any political party, candidate or issue while on duty. (Prior code § 18.30.010) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.00256 | -1.919922 | 0.40918 | -0.190186 |
### 4.24.020 Prohibition of political persuasion near polls. | A. During the hours the polls are open, no person who is in the polling place or within 200 feet of any entrance of the polling place may attempt to persuade a person to vote for or against a candidate, proposition or question, nor may any person conduct other political activities that may pertain to any future electio... | true | Rules | Nuisance | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.876953 | -0.651855 | 0.532715 | 0.561523 |
## 4.24.030 Poll watchers. | A. Each candidate, or organized group that sponsors or opposes an issue, may designate one person at a time to be a poll watcher in each precinct.
B. A person wishing to serve as a poll watcher shall request authorization from the clerk. The authorization must include:
1. The name of the person to act as a poll watch... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.655273 | -0.85498 | -0.001187 | -0.2229 |
### 4.24.040 Ballot box security. | Before issuing any ballots, an election official shall, in the presence of any persons assembled at the precinct or voting station, open and exhibit each ballot box, and then close and seal the ballot box with a security device. No person may open, remove from the precinct or voting station, or remove from the presence... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.480225 | -1.324219 | 0.528809 | 0.095642 |
### 4.24.050 Official voter registration list. | A. The clerk shall order from the State of Alaska Division of Elections a list of persons qualified to vote under WMC 4.08.010 in each precinct in the election from the official voter registration list maintained by the state. The list shall include the name of the voter, the residential address, and the mailing addres... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.363525 | -0.100708 | -0.452881 | -0.659668 |
### 4.24.055 Voter identification. | A. Before being allowed to vote, each voter shall exhibit to an election official one form of identification, including:
1. An official voter registration card, driver’s license, state identification card, current and valid photo identification, birth certificate, passport, or hunting or fishing license; or
The Wasil... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.030533 | -0.382324 | 0.182373 | -0.343506 |
### 4.24.060 Providing ballot to voter and procedure for voting. | A. When a voter is qualified to vote, an election official shall provide the voter with an official ballot, and the voter shall mark the ballot in private. After the voter has marked the ballot, the voter may deposit the ballot in the ballot box.
B. A voter may not leave the precinct or voting station with the officia... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.509277 | -1.27832 | 0.088989 | -0.679688 |
### 4.24.080 Ballots damaged by voter. | If a voter mutilates, improperly marks, spoils or otherwise damages the voter’s ballot, the voter may request and the election official shall provide another ballot upon the voter returning the damaged ballot to the election official. Without examining the spoiled ballot, the election official shall return the ballot t... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.390869 | -1.070313 | 0.314697 | -0.140137 |
### 4.24.090 Assistance to voters. | Non-English speaking voters, and voters who are blind, physically impaired, or otherwise incapable of marking a ballot, may bring a person, or if necessary two persons, of their choice with them to the poll, or before an election official, to assist the voters in casting their ballots. No person assisting the voter may... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.34375 | -0.733887 | 0.649414 | -0.538086 |
### 4.24.095 Placing ballot in ballot box. | Immediately after the voter has marked the ballot, either the voter shall deposit the ballot in the ballot box in the presence of an election official, or if the voter so requests, the election official shall deposit the ballot in the ballot box in the presence of the voter. (Ord. 12-20 § 31, 2012) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.882324 | -1.737305 | -0.182861 | -1.038086 |
### 4.24.100 Closing of polls. | Fifteen minutes before the polls close, an election official shall announce the current time and the time the polls close. Failure to make the announcement at 15 minutes before closing time shall not in any way invalidate the election or extend the time for closing of the polls. After closing, no person will be allowed... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.799805 | -1.639648 | 0.213745 | -0.263428 |
### 4.24.120 Opening ballot box and accounting of ballots. | A. The clerk shall establish procedures prescribing the manner in which the ballot count is accomplished to ensure accuracy in the count and to expedite the process.
B. After the polls are closed and the last vote has been cast, the election officials shall tabulate the results of the regular ballots cast. After the t... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.422852 | 0.205322 | -0.752441 | -0.587402 |
### 4.24.130 Ballot container delivery. | On election day after the polls have closed and ballots have been accounted for, two election officials from the precinct shall together deliver the sealed ballot containers to the clerk unless otherwise directed. (Ord. 12-20 § 35, 2012; Ord. 04-24(SUB) § 9, 2004; prior code § 18.30.130) | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.88623 | -1.803711 | -0.585449 | -0.862793 |
### 4.26.010 Ballot shortage. | A. Under no circumstance shall a precinct close due to ballot shortage. The election board chairperson for the precinct shall monitor the ballot supply at the precinct throughout election day and apprise the clerk of any projected shortage in the number of available ballots.
B. Upon being informed by an election offic... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.392822 | -0.689453 | -0.094421 | 0.416016 |
### 4.26.020 Voting of alternate ballots. | A. *Voters on the Precinct Register.* Voters whose names appear on the precinct register shall sign the precinct register and be given an alternate ballot.
1. The election official shall mark the precinct register in a manner designated by the clerk to show that the voter received an alternate ballot.
2. The voter sh... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.729004 | -0.339355 | -0.612793 | -0.945313 |
### 4.26.030 Alternate voting report. | The election board shall account for all alternate ballots by completing a ballot report in the manner prescribed by the clerk, containing the total number of alternate ballots voted, total number of unused alternate ballots, alternate spoiled ballots, alternate questioned, and alternate special needs ballots.
(Ord. 1... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.85791 | -1.104492 | -0.879395 | -1.071289 |
### 4.26.040 Counting alternate ballots. | Alternate ballots shall be counted by hand in accordance with WMC Chapter 4.28. (Ord. 12-20 § 36, 2012) | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.380859 | -0.732422 | -0.992676 | -1.301758 |
### 4.28.010 Counting ballots, general. | A. The ballots shall be counted by the vote tabulation system selected by the clerk.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
B. At no time during the tallying of votes may anyone but the election officials handle the ballots. The ballots shall not be marked in any way by a... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.125977 | -0.95459 | -0.026886 | -0.808105 |
## 4.28.015 Hand counting of ballots. | A. The following rules apply to the hand counting of ballots:
1. A voter may mark a ballot only by the use of cross marks, “X” marks, diagonal, horizontal, or vertical marks, solid marks, stars, circles, asterisks, checks, or plus signs that are clearly spaced in the oval opposite the name of the candidate or proposit... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.09375 | -0.413574 | -0.571289 | -0.920898 |
## 4.28.020 Write-in votes. | A. To vote for a write-in candidate, the voter must write the candidate’s name, fill in the oval opposite the candidate’s name in accordance with WMC 4.28.015(A). Stickers may not be used on ballots.
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
B. Write-in votes shall be counte... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.774414 | 0.344971 | -0.591309 | -0.652344 |
### 4.28.040 Counting – Automated ballot tabulation. | The clerk shall designate the ballot tabulation system to be used in the counting of the ballots or use the same system designated by the borough clerk. The clerk may negotiate and contract with the state, another municipality or a private company for the ballot tabulation services or use the same contractor as the bor... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.020508 | -0.856934 | -0.982422 | -1.258789 |
### 4.28.050 Ballot counting – Tests and security. | No later than one week before the election, the vote tabulation system shall be tested in the presence of, and to the satisfaction of, the review board. Upon completion of the testing, a security seal shall be placed on the tabulation system for delivery to the precincts. (Prior code § 18.35.050)
The Wasilla Municipal... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.231445 | -0.894531 | -0.137451 | -0.380615 |
### 4.28.060 Preserving and destroying ballots. | A. The clerk shall preserve all official ballots in a secure manner, unopened and unaltered, for not less than 30 calendar days after the date of the election certification, or in cases where the election is contested, until 30 calendar days after the final resolution of the contest. Upon the expiration of the preserva... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.459717 | -0.434814 | 0.010376 | -0.02652 |
### 4.28.070 Certificate of election. | Upon closing the polls, the election officials shall count the votes in accordance with the rules for counting votes in this chapter. When all votes have been counted, the election officials shall prepare a certificate of election, stating the number of votes each candidate, proposition or question received. Each elect... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.324219 | -1.730469 | -1.116211 | -1.161133 |
### 4.28.080 Counting absentee by mail ballots. | A. To be counted in the election:
1. An absentee by mail ballot return envelope shall be postmarked on or before election day and be received by the clerk no later than three calendar days following the election. If no readable postmark appears on the absentee by mail ballot return envelope, the enclosed absentee by m... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.736328 | 0.668457 | -0.273193 | -0.287598 |
## 4.28.085 Counting early ballots. | A. The clerk shall deliver all early ballots to the canvass board for counting as determined by the clerk. The tabulation of early ballots may not begin until the canvass board has identified and segregated ballots voted early by voters who also cast ballots in another manner in the election.
B. Early ballot envelopes... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.669922 | 0.204712 | -0.013893 | -0.179688 |
## 4.28.090 Counting questioned ballots. | A. The clerk shall deliver all questioned ballots to the canvass board for counting as determined by the clerk. The tabulation of questioned ballots may not begin until the canvass board has identified and segregated ballots voted questioned by voters who also cast ballots in another manner in the election and in no ev... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.645996 | 0.603027 | -0.130249 | -0.162964 |
## 4.28.095 Counting special needs ballots. | A. The clerk shall deliver all special needs ballots to the canvass board for review. After research, the canvass board by majority vote may accept a special needs ballot. A special needs ballot shall be counted despite failure of an election official to properly sign and date the voter’s certificate as attesting offic... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.675293 | -0.168579 | -0.386963 | -0.316406 |
## 4.28.100 Counting and canvass of returns – Certificate of election. | A. Not later than the Monday following each election, the canvass board shall meet and shall:
The Wasilla Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 26-06, passed March 23, 2026.
1. In full view of those present, judge the validity of absentee by mail, early, special needs and questioned ballots, open and tally accep... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.576172 | 0.51709 | -0.796875 | 0.187988 |
## 4.28.105 Challenge of absentee by mail, early, special needs, and questioned voter. | A. Only a person approved by the clerk to observe the canvass board may be present and challenge an absentee by mail, early, special needs, and questioned voter during canvassing.
B. Any person present at the canvass board review may challenge the name of a voter when read from the ballot envelope, if the person has g... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.230347 | -0.426758 | 0.224243 | -0.111084 |
## 4.28.110 Determination of tie votes. | A. If two or more candidates tie in having the highest number of votes for the same office for which there is to be elected only one candidate, the clerk shall notify the candidates who are tied. The clerk shall immediately proceed with the recount of votes in the manner provided by WMC Chapter 4.34.
B. If after a rec... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.257813 | -0.342773 | -1.106445 | -0.583984 |
### 4.32.010 Grounds for election contest. | A. A candidate or 10 qualified city voters may apply to contest an election on one or more of the following grounds:
1. Malconduct, fraud or corruption on the part of an election official sufficient to change the result of the election;
2. The person certified as elected is not qualified as required by law; or
3. A ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.231323 | -0.529297 | -0.602539 | 0.512207 |
### 4.32.020 Contest application and procedure. | A. Notice of contest of an election shall be submitted in writing to the clerk by noon on the day of the certification of the election and shall include a $1,000 payment by cash, certified check, or credit card.
B. The notice of contest shall be filed in person and contain:
1. The election being contested;
2. A summ... | false | Process | null | cities | ak | wasilla | null | 0.005699 | 0.076904 | -0.630859 | -0.283691 |
### 4.32.030 Appeal or judicial review. | No person may appeal or seek judicial review of an election for any cause unless the person has exhausted the administrative remedies before the council, and has commenced an action in the Superior Court for the State of Alaska, Third Judicial District at Palmer, within 10 calendar days after the council has certified ... | true | Enforcement | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -1.212891 | -0.61377 | -0.418457 | -0.201904 |
### 4.34.010 Recount application. | A. A defeated candidate or 10 qualified city voters may apply for a recount of the votes from any particular precinct, or for any particular office, proposition or question by filing the application in person with the clerk by noon on the day of certification of the election by the council.
B. If two or more candidate... | true | Rules | Other | cities | ak | wasilla | null | -0.794922 | -0.873047 | -0.932129 | -0.458252 |
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