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### 3.04.010 Assembly composition. | The Borough Assembly shall consist of nine members who are called Assemblymembers. Assembly positions shall be designated as seats A through I. (Ord. 2003-38 § 2, 2003; Ord. 79-37 § 2, 1979; Ord. 73-21, 1973. 2004 Code § 2.08.010.)
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed Janu... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.618164 | -0.90332 | -1.450195 | -1.405273 |
## 3.04.020 Organization. | A. The Assembly shall elect from among its members a Presiding Officer and a Deputy Presiding Officer.
B. The election of the Presiding Officer and the Deputy Presiding Officer shall be held annually at the first regular meeting following certification of the results of the Fairbanks North Star Borough regular electio... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.283203 | 0.410156 | -1.249023 | -0.763672 |
## 3.04.030 Presiding Officer and Deputy Presiding Officer. | A. The Presiding Officer shall preside at Assembly meetings.
B. The Deputy Presiding Officer shall preside if the Presiding Officer is not present.
C. The finance chair shall preside if the Presiding Officer and Deputy Presiding Officer are not present.
D. The finance vice chair shall preside if the Presiding Office... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.510742 | 0.359131 | -1.074219 | -0.382813 |
## 3.04.040 Declaring and filling vacancies. | A. The Assembly may declare an Assemblymember’s seat vacant when the Assemblymember:
1. Resigns and the Assembly accepts the resignation;
2. Is convicted of a felony or an offense involving violation of the oath of office;
3. No longer physically resides in the Borough;
4. Misses more than four consecutive regularl... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.807129 | 0.487549 | -0.930664 | -0.003164 |
## 3.04.060 City and School Board representatives – Functions. | A. The city of Fairbanks and the city of North Pole and School Board may send a representative to give a report at Assembly meetings. Time allotted for summarized representative reports shall be at the discretion of the Presiding Officer.
B. A city or School Board representative may participate in debate or discussion... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.894043 | -0.916504 | -1.249023 | -1.253906 |
## 3.04.070 City delegates – Qualifications. | City delegates shall serve without compensation from the Borough and shall not be officials or employees of the Borough. A delegate may be either an elected or appointed official of the city which they represent. (Ord. 2019-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 73-21, 1973. 2004 Code § 2.08.070.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.40625 | -1.451172 | -0.911621 | -1.283203 |
## 3.04.080 Legislative power. | A. The legislative power of the Borough is vested in the Assembly.
B. An agreement with another government entity or agency on a matter of legislative policy is subject to Assembly approval. (Ord. 2002-06 § 2, 2002. 2004 Code § 2.08.080.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.485352 | -0.98291 | -1.514648 | -1.380859 |
## 3.04.090 Reapportionment. | The Assembly shall reapportion itself whenever the apportionment of the Assembly does not meet the standards of apportionment provided by law. (Ord. 2025-32 § 18, 2026; amended during 1993 republication. 2004 Code § 2.08.090.)
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 1... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.148438 | -0.860352 | -0.602539 | -0.956055 |
### 3.04.100 Issuance and form of subpoena. | A. A subpoena requiring a witness to appear before the Assembly, or a standing or special committee of the Assembly, may be issued by the Presiding Officer. If the Presiding Officer is unavailable, the Deputy Presiding Officer may issue the subpoena at the request of the Assembly or the relevant committee.
B. A subpoe... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.000977 | -0.502441 | -0.629883 | -0.717285 |
### 3.04.110 Service and enforcement. | The subpoena is served and enforced in the manner provided in the Alaska Court Rules of Civil Procedure. (Ord. 86-054 § 2, 1987. 2004 Code § 2.08.120.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.282227 | -0.302979 | -1.201172 | -1.402344 |
### 3.04.120 Retention of legal services. | The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly may obtain legal services from an attorney other than the Borough Attorney when approved by a majority vote of the Assembly. Choice of independent legal services shall be at the discretion of the Assembly in consultation with the Borough Attorney. Independent legal costs shall ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.998535 | -1.000977 | -0.60498 | -0.919922 |
### 3.04.130 Representation of Assembly position. | A. The official position of the Assembly is that taken as a result of debate and vote, with the prevailing majority forming the official position.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
B. Views and opinions of individual members of the Assembly are not the... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.499023 | -0.329834 | -1.332031 | -1.301758 |
### 3.08.010 Employees. | The employees of the Assembly shall be the Clerk, Deputy Clerks and others required by ordinance.
They shall be appointed and discharged, and their salaries set by a majority vote of the Assembly. (Ord. 2022-09 § 3, 2022; Ord. 2016-40 § 14, 2016; Ord. 86-035 § 2, 1986. 2004 Code § 2.09.070.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.424805 | -0.901855 | -1.024414 | -1.400391 |
### 3.08.020 Appointment – Duties. | The Assembly shall elect a Clerk or appoint the Mayor or another administrative officer to serve as the Clerk. Under the supervision of the Assembly, the Clerk shall do the following:
A. Give due notice of the time and place of Assembly meetings to Assemblymembers and to the public;
B. Keep the journal of the Assembl... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.359375 | -0.55957 | -1.234375 | -1.231445 |
## 3.08.030 Records management. | A. The Borough Clerk shall be the records management officer of the Borough and shall provide for the efficient storage of Borough records. The Clerk shall develop policies and procedures for the storage, retention and destruction of Borough records.
B. The Assembly shall approve the Records Retention Disposition Sche... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.595703 | -0.875977 | -0.90625 | -1.275391 |
## 3.08.040 Deputy Borough Clerks – Appointment – Duties. | There is established the position of Deputy Borough Clerks in the totally exempt service. The Borough Assembly is authorized to appoint or remove the Deputy Borough Clerks who shall have the duty to execute, attest and acknowledge all documents required by the Borough Clerk, and to affix the seal of the Borough. In sig... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.59082 | -0.276123 | -1.008789 | -1.270508 |
## 3.12.010 Acts required to be by ordinance. | A. In addition to other actions that AS 29 requires to be by ordinance, the Assembly shall use ordinances to:
1. Establish, alter, or abolish Borough departments;
2. Provide for a fine or other penalty, or establish rules and regulations for violation of which a fine or other penalty is imposed;
3. Provide for the l... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.694336 | 0.459229 | -1.100586 | -0.491943 |
## 3.12.020 Ordinance procedure. | A. An ordinance is introduced in writing in the form required by the Assembly and must meet the agenda requirements of FNSBC 3.20.010.
B. The following procedure governs the enactment of all ordinances, except emergency ordinances:
1. An ordinance may be introduced by a member or committee of the Assembly, or by the ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.201172 | 0.234009 | -1.038086 | -0.812988 |
## 3.12.030 Emergency ordinances. | A. To meet a public emergency the Assembly may adopt an emergency ordinance effective on adoption. Each emergency ordinance shall contain a finding by the Assembly that an emergency exists and a statement of the facts upon which the finding is based. An emergency ordinance may be adopted, amended and adopted, or reject... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.612793 | -0.504395 | -0.804688 | 1.05957 |
## 3.12.040 Codification. | Each ordinance shall be codified after it is adopted. “Codified” means:
A. The ordinance has been given a permanent identifying number, and, bearing a notation of the date of adoption and the adopting authority, it has been entered by the Clerk in a properly indexed book maintained for the purposes of organizing and r... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.149414 | -0.130249 | -1.168945 | -1.167969 |
### 3.12.060 Revision of ordinances. | A. Subject to the general policies which may be promulgated by the Assembly for the preparation and publication of the regular supplements to this code, the Clerk shall revise for consolidation into this code all Borough ordinances of general applicability having the force and effect of law.
B. The Clerk shall edit an... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.040039 | 1.022461 | -1.084961 | -1.012695 |
### 3.16.010 Meetings. | A. The Fairbanks North Star Borough Assembly shall hold regular meetings beginning at 6:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month unless the Presiding Officer schedules otherwise. All regular and special meetings, committee meetings, and gatherings of more than three Assemblymembers shall be public meeti... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.79834 | 1.024414 | -0.47876 | -0.793457 |
## 3.16.020 Assembly voting. | A. The title to an ordinance shall be included on the agenda and read before a public hearing is held and before a vote is taken. The Clerk shall make copies of each ordinance available to all persons present at each meeting at which it is considered. If said copies are not available the ordinance shall be read in full... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.841309 | -0.224243 | -0.72998 | -0.634277 |
## 3.16.030 Conduct of debate and discussion. | A. When desiring to speak at an Assembly meeting, the Borough Mayor or an Assemblymember shall respectfully address the chair, and shall refrain from speaking until recognized.
B. The Presiding Officer shall determine who shall speak first when two or more persons request recognition at the same time.
1. Each Assembl... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.492676 | 0.637695 | -0.716797 | -0.383545 |
## 3.16.040 Rules for public testimony. | A. Rules Applicable to Citizens’ Comments. Citizens’ comments shall be heard in the manner provided in this subsection and subsection (C) of this section. Each person’s comments shall be limited to three minutes unless a different time is designated by the Presiding Officer. Any changes in time must be applied equally ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.221191 | 0.256836 | 0.165039 | -0.592773 |
## 3.16.050 Interpretation, application, and suspension of Assembly rules of procedure. | A. FNSBC 3.04.040, 3.12.020, and this chapter comprise the rules of procedure of the Assembly, which is a legislative body vested by law with the legislative power of the Borough. As such, the Presiding Officer’s decision on a question of interpretation or application of these rules of procedure shall be final, unless ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.443115 | 1.082031 | -1.154297 | -0.405273 |
## 3.16.060 Teleconferencing. | A. A member of the Assembly may participate in and vote at a regular meeting, special meeting, Finance Committee, or work session of the Assembly by teleconference (e.g., telephone, videoconferencing, or similar technology).
B. All votes taken at a meeting with a member attending by teleconference shall be by roll cal... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.879883 | -1.043945 | -0.294434 | -0.014191 |
## 3.20.010 Assembly agenda. | A. The Presiding Officer shall establish and have charge of the calendaring of the agenda of the Assembly, subject to an appeal by an Assemblymember.
1. The Assembly shall not transact any business not on the agenda. The Presiding Officer shall bring the business before the Assembly in the order stated on the agenda a... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.760742 | 1.209961 | -0.841309 | -0.346191 |
## 3.24.010 General provisions. | A. The Assembly may create standing and special committees. The Presiding Officer shall appoint committee members and designate the committee chairperson.
B. A majority of those committee members appointed by the Presiding Officer shall constitute a quorum.
C. The committee chairperson shall see that the committee ac... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.429688 | -0.622559 | -1.069336 | -1.216797 |
## 3.24.020 Finance Committee. | The Chair of Finance shall be selected by the Presiding Officer, and shall preside over all meetings of the Finance Committee, setting its agenda; organizing the annual budget procedures including the School District’s budget portion of the Borough budget. (Ord. 2015-16 § 2, 2015; Ord. 2002-36 § 2, 2002. 2004 Code § 2.... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.661133 | -1.045898 | -1.181641 | -1.451172 |
## 3.24.040 Audit Committee. | A. An Audit Committee of the Borough is created consisting of two Assemblymembers, the Mayor or the Mayor’s designee, one member of the Board of Education, one member of the Interior Gas Utility board, and one member of the public with an accounting or financial background, recommended by the Audit Committee and approv... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.058594 | 1.079102 | -0.992188 | -0.627441 |
## 3.24.050 Assembly Road Service Area Committee. | A. The chair of the Assembly Road Service Area Committee and one Assembly member shall be appointed by the Presiding Officer. The chair shall preside over all meetings of the Assembly Road Service Area Committee, setting its agenda, and organizing such procedures as are necessary to meet annual goals. Goals will be set... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.995605 | 0.495361 | -1.139648 | -0.898926 |
### 3.24.060 Representatives. | A representative to the Fairbanks Area Surface Transportation (FAST) Planning Policy Board shall be appointed by the Presiding Officer and confirmed by the Assembly. (Ord. 2019-27 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2016-40 § 18, 2016.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.53418 | -1.297852 | -1.204102 | -1.197266 |
### 3.24.070 Regional Emergency Services Advisory Committee. | **A.** A Regional Emergency Services Advisory Committee is created with the chair and one member to be appointed from the membership of the Assembly by the Presiding Officer. The chair shall preside over all meetings of the Regional Emergency Services Advisory Committee, setting its agenda, and organizing such procedur... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.418213 | 0.817383 | -0.449707 | 0.80127 |
## 3.24.080 Committee of the Whole. | A. The Chair of the Committee of the Whole shall be the Deputy Presiding Officer and shall preside over all meetings of the Committee of the Whole, setting its agenda, and organizing the annual legislative priorities procedures for the Borough.
B. Legislative Priorities.
1. The Mayor and Assemblymembers shall submit ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.196289 | 0.117615 | -0.996582 | -0.904297 |
## 4.04.010 Boards and commissions subject to this chapter. | All boards or commissions, with the exclusion of the Board of Equalization, shall be governed by each of the provisions set forth in this chapter unless it conflicts with a specific provision applicable to a particular board or commission. The Board of Equalization, however, shall still be subject to the code of ethics... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.21875 | 0.090515 | -1.286133 | -1.34082 |
## 4.04.020 Powers and duties. | A. The Assembly by ordinance may provide for advisory, regulatory, appellate or quasi-judicial boards or commissions. The ordinance shall prescribe the duties and qualifications of members.
B. The Assembly, by ordinance, may create or designate itself to be a board of review, adjustment or equalization. The ordinance ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.271484 | -0.869141 | -1.347656 | -1.419922 |
## 4.04.030 Appointments. | The Mayor appoints the members of boards and commissions unless specifically provided in this title; appointments are subject to confirmation by the Assembly. (Ord. 2025-32 § 24, 2026; Ord. 82-30 § 2, 1984. 2004 Code § 2.21.030.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.469727 | -1.069336 | -1.354492 | -1.522461 |
## 4.04.040 Qualifications. | In addition to any other qualifications required by this code, a board or commission member:
A. Shall be a qualified voter of the Borough; and
B. Shall remain a resident of the Borough while in office. (Ord. 2025-32 § 25, 2026; Ord. 82-30 § 2, 1984. 2004 Code § 2.21.040.)
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is cur... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.616211 | -1.216797 | -0.853516 | -1.422852 |
### 4.04.050 Terms. | The term of each member of a board or commission is three years. The terms of initial appointments to a board or commission shall be staggered so that as nearly as possible a pro rata number of members shall be appointed for each year during the regular term of office established for the members of the board or commiss... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.294922 | -0.899414 | -1.035156 | -1.577148 |
### 4.04.060 Compensation. | Members shall serve without pay except that they may be compensated for ordinary and necessary expenses reasonably incurred in performance of their duties as members, subject to appropriation. (Ord. 88-060 § 2, 1988. 2004 Code § 2.21.060.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.450195 | -1.873047 | -0.178345 | -1.522461 |
### 4.04.070 Vacancies. | A. Vacancies on boards or commissions, other than by expiration of the member’s term, can be created as follows:
1. Leaves the Borough with the intent of remaining absent more than 90 days;
2. Fails to attend three consecutive regularly scheduled meetings;
3. Fails to attend, without excuse, at least 80 percent of t... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.349365 | 0.1604 | -0.480713 | -0.0896 |
## 4.04.080 Notice of impending vacancy. | At least 30 days prior to the end of the term of an incumbent board or commission member, the Mayor shall cause notice thereof to be published at least twice in a newspaper of general circulation within the Borough. The notice shall set forth the vacancies and any qualifications of members. (Ord. 82-30 § 2, 1984. 2004 ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.378906 | -1.467773 | -0.814941 | -1.272461 |
## 4.04.090 Applications. | The Mayor shall provide a standard information and application form for interested persons to complete. The form, letters or other expressions of interest shall be made to the Mayor. (Ord. 82-30 § 2, 1984. 2004 Code § 2.21.090.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.371094 | -1.847656 | -1.208008 | -1.731445 |
## 4.04.100 Nominations. | The Mayor shall submit nominations of persons to fill vacancies on boards and commissions to the Assembly no earlier than two months before and no later than the date necessary to allow the nominations to be placed on the last regular Assembly meeting of the calendar year. (Ord. 90-015 § 2, 1990; Ord. 82-30 § 2, 1984. ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.586914 | -1.373047 | -1.010742 | -1.535156 |
## 4.04.110 Officers. | A board or commission shall annually elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson. The vice chairperson shall act in the absence of the chairperson or in the inability of the chairperson to act. (Ord. 2019-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 82-30 § 2, 1984. 2004 Code § 2.21.110.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.508789 | -1.588867 | -0.823242 | -1.579102 |
## 4.04.120 Quorum and voting requirements. | A majority of the authorized members of a board or commission shall be a quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative votes of the majority of the authorized members of a board or commission shall be required to carry a question. In the absence of a quorum for the transaction of business, any number less tha... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.291992 | -0.378174 | -1.073242 | -1.12793 |
### 4.04.130 Meetings. | A board or commission shall hold regularly scheduled meetings at such time and place as may from time to time be designated by the board or commission. Boards and commissions shall meet no more frequently than quarterly unless at the request of the Mayor or Assembly or as required by law. The Mayor or Assembly may call... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.298828 | -1.189453 | -0.896484 | -1.337891 |
### 4.04.140 Conflict of interest. | Every member shall vote on all questions unless they have a direct or substantial indirect financial interest in the matter being discussed. No member shall represent any person before the board or commission of which they are a member. (Ord. 2019-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 82-30 § 2, 1984. 2004 Code § 2.21.140.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.080078 | -0.939941 | -0.063599 | -1.136719 |
### 4.04.150 Procedure. | A. Notwithstanding any language to the contrary, all boards and commissions shall follow, as a minimum, the procedural rules set forth in this section. A board or commission may adopt other rules but those rules may not conflict with this section. In all matters of procedure not covered by this or other code sections o... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.004562 | 1.344727 | -0.25 | -0.327148 |
## 4.04.155 Teleconferencing. | A. A member of a board or commission may participate in and vote at a regular or special meeting or work session by teleconference (e.g., telephone, videoconferencing, or similar technology) under the following circumstances:
1. When a local, state, or federal disaster declaration is in effect for the borough; or
2. ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.675293 | 0.173706 | 0.178223 | 0.63623 |
## 4.04.160 Reports and minutes. | The board or commission shall keep minutes of the proceedings, and such minutes shall record the vote of each member upon every question formally presented for consideration. The minutes shall be filed in the Office of the Borough Clerk and shall be a public record, open to inspection by any person. (Ord. 82-30 § 2, 19... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.413086 | -1.438477 | -1.254883 | -1.276367 |
## 4.04.170 Ex officio members and staff. | The Mayor may appoint an employee of the Borough who shall be an ex officio member of a board or commission to furnish technical advice and information if not so provided for in the specific provisions pertaining to the board or commission. An ex officio member is not entitled to vote on any question to be determined b... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.154297 | -0.055725 | -1.083984 | -1.265625 |
## 4.04.180 Termination. | A. All boards and commissions established under this title, with the exception of those mandated by state law, shall terminate by operation of law six years from the date of their creation, continuation or reestablishment, whichever is later, unless affirmatively reestablished or continued by the Assembly for a period ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.686523 | 0.612793 | -0.485596 | 0.084473 |
### 4.12.010 Created – Members – Appointment. | There is created the Fairbanks North Star Borough Air Pollution Control Commission, which shall consist of seven voting members. Such members shall be appointed by the Borough Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Assembly. (Ord. 2010-02 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2004-15 § 2, 2004; Ord. 98-050 § 2, 1998; Ord. 94-049 § 3, 1994; O... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.571289 | -0.888184 | -1.481445 | -1.213867 |
### 4.12.020 Members designated. | The commission members shall be Borough residents and, insofar as practicable, shall include the following:
A. One member with solid fuel burning device expertise;
B. One vehicle technician with a strong background with vehicle emissions;
C. One member with background in environmental science;
The Fairbanks North S... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.318359 | -0.511719 | -1.008789 | -0.882324 |
## 4.12.030 Ex officio members. | The following persons may sit as ex officio members of the commission:
A. Director of the Borough Transportation Department;
B. The Borough Mayor or designee;
C. The Borough Community Planning Director;
D. The chairperson of the Borough Planning Commission;
E. An Assembly member appointed by the Presiding Officer.... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.555664 | -1.285156 | -1.15332 | -1.384766 |
## 4.12.050 Terms of office. | The term of a commissioner shall be three years, beginning on the first day of January. Terms shall be arranged so that at least two members are appointed annually. (Ord. 71-10, 1971. 2004 Code § 2.48.050.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.456055 | -1.919922 | -0.703125 | -1.543945 |
## 4.12.100 Quorum. | A majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and four affirmative votes shall be necessary to carry a question. (Ord. 2011-07 § 2, 2011; Ord. 2004-15 § 4, 2004; Ord. 93-014 § 6, 1993; Ord. 71-10, 1971. 2004 Code § 2.48.100.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.556641 | -0.770996 | -1.380859 | -1.438477 |
## 4.12.110 Powers and duties. | A. The commission may propose ordinances or amendments to ordinances for consideration by the Assembly that would serve to protect and enhance the quality of the air within the Borough. Prior to the submission of proposed ordinances to the Assembly, the commission shall hold public hearings for the purpose of receiving... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.279541 | 0.097961 | -0.329346 | 0.358398 |
### 4.16.010 Established. | Under the Mayor’s office there is established an Animal Control Commission consisting of nine members to be appointed by the Borough Mayor and confirmed by the Assembly. Members shall be appointed with due regard to their interest in humane treatment of animals, animal control and its related activities, e.g., dog mush... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.91748 | -0.796875 | -0.394287 | -0.259521 |
### 4.16.020 Terms of office. | Members of the Animal Control Commission shall serve for a term of three years or until a successor is appointed and qualified; provided, that the terms of the commission members shall be staggered so that three terms will expire each year. (Ord. 99-014 § 3, 1999; Ord. 79-35 § 2, 1979. 2004 Code § 2.38.020.)
The Fairb... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.421875 | -0.833984 | -0.869141 | -1.204102 |
## 4.16.040 Responsibilities. | The commission shall:
A. Review the animal control facilities of the Borough and make recommendations to the Borough Mayor and the Animal Control Manager concerning present and future needs;
B. Advise and assist the Animal Control Manager and Borough Mayor in problems involving control and disposal of animals;
C. Ma... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.90918 | -0.979492 | -0.444336 | -0.474854 |
## 4.16.050 Hearings and appeals to the Animal Control Commission. | An owner aggrieved by the decision of the animal control officer may appeal to the Animal Control Commission. Such request for appeal must be filed within 10 days of the date of the decision of the animal control officer. The Animal Control Commission may affirm, reverse, or modify the decision of the animal control of... | true | Enforcement | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.108154 | -1.169922 | 0.176514 | 0.218384 |
## 4.16.060 Hearing procedure. | A. A quorum shall consist of three members of the Animal Control Commission. If only three members of the commission are present, it will take a unanimous vote in order to euthanize an animal. If more than three members of the commission are present, then a majority of those present must vote in favor of euthanasia.
B... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.06189 | -0.099731 | 0.519531 | 0.567871 |
### 4.20.010 Established. | There is established an Assembly Board of Ethics consisting of five public members and one alternate public member, nominated by the Presiding Officer and confirmed by the Assembly. The alternate member shall be a full voting member of the board with all the rights and responsibilities thereto, except as otherwise prov... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.5625 | -0.465576 | -1.265625 | -1.181641 |
### 4.20.020 Term of office. | A. Members of the board shall serve terms of office of three years.
B. The board is not subject to sunset requirements under FNSBC 4.04.180(A). (Ord. 2023-28 § 3, 2023; Ord. 2006-69 § 2, 2006. 2004 Code § 2.10.050.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.453125 | -0.812988 | -0.682129 | -1.269531 |
### 4.20.040 Chair of the board. | A. Members of the board shall elect a chair at its first meeting of any calendar year in which it meets for a term through the end of that calendar year. The chair shall preside at all meetings of the board. The chair shall represent the board to the Assembly and the general public.
B. The board may appoint a temporar... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.431641 | -1.282227 | -1.00293 | -1.263672 |
### 4.20.050 Meetings. | The Clerk shall schedule all board meetings and hearings. The board may schedule meetings or special hearings by a majority vote. (Ord. 2006-69 § 2, 2006. 2004 Code § 2.10.080.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.496094 | -1.81543 | -0.994141 | -1.461914 |
### 4.20.060 Quorum. | A. A quorum shall consist of three members of the board who may *include* the alternate member.
B. In the event a quorum cannot be met due to a member’s refusal to attend without excuse, the member may be removed and the seat declared vacant by a majority vote of the Assembly. The successor shall be appointed and conf... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.235352 | -0.719727 | -0.886719 | -0.941895 |
### 4.20.070 Meetings of the board. | A. All meetings of the board with respect to a complaint shall be closed and confidential, except the respondent may request a public hearing.
B. Other meetings of the board shall be open and noticed appropriately. (Ord. 2006-69 § 2, 2006. 2004 Code § 2.10.100.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.366211 | -1.68457 | -0.390625 | -1.266602 |
### 4.20.080 Conflicts of interest. | A member of the board who has a conflict of interest in any matter under investigation or consideration must disclose the conflict of interest and shall not participate in the matter. (Ord. 2006-69 § 2, 2006. 2004 Code § 2.10.110.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.571289 | -1.066406 | -0.324219 | -0.933594 |
## 4.24.010 Board of Adjustment. | The Borough Assembly shall be the Board of Adjustment unless otherwise provided in this section. The Board of Adjustment, or an appeals officer that the Board of Adjustment may designate, shall hear and decide appeals of Planning Commission determinations on requests for conditional uses and variances, appeals from dec... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.003906 | 0.023499 | -1.364258 | -1.168945 |
## 4.24.030 Procedures for conditional use, variance, and other appeals. | A. An appellee brief may be by:
1. The party in whose favor the lower administrative body’s decision was rendered;
2. Any Borough agency;
3. Any person who would be aggrieved if the decision of the lower administrative body were reversed.
B. Appellees who wish to be notified by the Clerk’s office of the date the re... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.24707 | 1.4375 | -1.03125 | -0.620117 |
### 4.28.010 Establishment. | In accordance with AS 29.45, there is established the Board of Equalization. The board shall be composed of five regular board members and two alternate board members appointed by the Assembly. The alternate board members shall be designated by the board chairperson, as need arises, to serve in the absence or disabilit... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.34668 | -0.706543 | -1.303711 | -1.211914 |
### 4.28.020 Appointment and terms. | Regular board members and alternate members shall be appointed on the basis of their expertise in *property* appraisals, real estate market, construction, farming, and other fields related to their functions as members of the Board of Equalization. Regular board members and alternate board members shall serve for three... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.413086 | -0.679688 | -1.175781 | -1.369141 |
### 4.28.030 Quorum. | A quorum of the board shall consist of five members. No hearing may be held or decision made in the absence of a quorum, except that a member disqualified by law from voting on a question may be considered present for purposes of constituting a quorum. (Ord. 2016-40 § 25, 2016; Ord. 2015-66 § 3, 2015. 2004 Code § 3.24.... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.466797 | -1.128906 | -1.047852 | -1.292969 |
### 4.28.040 Voting. | The granting of any appeal or part thereof shall require the concurring vote of at least three board members. Any appeal or part thereof which is not granted by the board shall be considered denied. (Ord. 2016-40 § 25, 2016; Ord. 2015-66 § 3, 2015. 2004 Code § 3.24.002(D).) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.186523 | -1.449219 | -1.085938 | -1.171875 |
### 4.28.050 Duties. | The board shall hear appeals brought to it and shall determine equalization thereon. The board may alter an assessment of a *property* only pursuant to an appeal filed as to the particular *property*. The board shall not hear appeals that do not relate to assessed valuation unless specifically required to do so by law.... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.632813 | -0.245972 | -0.796387 | -0.847656 |
### 4.28.060 Procedures. | In the conduct of its hearings, the board shall follow the procedures outlined in this chapter or as set forth in code or state statute; provided, however, that failure to adhere strictly to this procedure shall not affect the validity of the board’s action.
The *Presiding Officer* shall call the board to order at the... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.455322 | 1.516602 | -0.722656 | -0.508301 |
## 4.28.070 Rules. | The following rules apply in the conduct of hearings and decisions of the board:
A. All persons giving evidence shall do so under oath. The Borough Clerk or a notary public shall administer the oath.
B. Formal rules of evidence do not apply; however, all evidence must be relevant to the matter being heard.
C. The ch... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.584961 | 0.191895 | -0.348877 | -0.439697 |
## 4.28.080 Hearing date establishment. | Prior to the time for mailing assessment notices the Assembly shall, by resolution, establish the dates of Board of Equalization hearings which shall commence not earlier than April 1st nor later than May 15th of the assessment year and shall continue until all appeals have been heard. Hearings for assessments listed o... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.125977 | -0.69873 | -0.785645 | -0.909668 |
## 4.28.090 Recording and certifying proceedings. | The Borough Clerk shall be ex officio Clerk of the Board of Equalization, shall make a record of all proceedings before the board, shall mail a copy of the decision of the board to the appellant at the address on the appellant’s
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.345703 | 0.669434 | -1.032227 | -0.97168 |
### 4.32.010 Definitions. | “Riverfront” means land adjacent to the Chena River.
“Riverfront plan” means the comprehensive Chena Riverfront Development Plan as drafted and revised by the commission and adopted by the Borough Assembly and the council of the City of Fairbanks after review and recommendation by the Planning Commission and the Parks... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.198242 | 0.123047 | -1.1875 | -1.124023 |
## 4.32.020 Commission established. | There is established a Chena riverfront commission which shall be charged with planning and fostering the development of riverfront property along the Chena River with an emphasis on the area from Fort Wainwright to the confluence of the Chena and Tanana Rivers. This commission is established because there is a strong ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.958496 | -0.309326 | -1.058594 | 0.157349 |
## 4.32.030 Membership – Terms of office. | A. The commission shall consist of nine persons who must be residents of the Borough. The Mayor of the Borough shall appoint five members, who shall be confirmed by the Assembly. The Mayor of the City of Fairbanks shall appoint four members, who shall be confirmed by the City Council.
B. All members nominated shall ha... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.919922 | -0.215942 | -0.986816 | -0.458252 |
## 4.32.040 Ex officio members. | The following members may sit as ex officio members of the commission:
A. Mayor of the City of Fairbanks or a designee;
B. Mayor of the Borough or a designee;
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
C. Director of Planning or a designee;
D. Director of Pa... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.785156 | -0.782715 | -1.146484 | -1.354492 |
## 4.32.050 Vacancies. | Each vacancy will be filled by the Mayor of the jurisdiction who nominated the vacating member as provided in FNSBC 4.32.030. (Ord. 92-019 § 2, 1992. 2004 Code § 2.37.040.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.664063 | -0.765625 | -1.084961 | -1.52832 |
## 4.32.070 Guidelines for development of land. | A. Public riverfront trust land shall be zoned, acquired, maintained, preserved and retained for the following purposes:
1. Recreational use such as walking, jogging, photography, picnicking, bicycling, fishing, canoeing, skiing, dog mushing, and other similar activities;
2. Preservation of water or land resources to... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.478271 | -0.647949 | -0.586914 | -0.458008 |
## 4.32.080 Riverfront trust established. | A. There are established segregated accounts to be named “Chena riverfront trust.” These accounts shall hold all money, personal property, interest in real property, easements, and real property donated, deeded, purchased, or otherwise acquired for the purpose of expanding, enhancing, or improving the Chena riverfront.... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.147461 | 1.060547 | -1.054688 | -0.472412 |
## 4.32.090 Responsibilities. | The commission shall:
A. As its initial task, review all plans which have been developed in the past, select the elements of the plans which, in the opinion of a majority of the members of the commission, are best suited to the thoughtful and careful development of the Chena *riverfront* as provided in FNSBC 4.32.020,... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.499268 | 1.0625 | -0.824219 | -0.443604 |
## 4.32.100 Meetings. | A. A quorum of the commission shall consist of five members.
B. Approval of an action of the commission shall require a majority of affirmative votes of the members present. (Ord. 2023-35 § 7, 2023; Ord. 2022-01 § 3, 2022; Ord. 92-019 § 2, 1992. 2004 Code § 2.37.090.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.291016 | -1.258789 | -1.286133 | -1.303711 |
## 4.32.110 Agreement – Termination. | This chapter is an agreement between the Borough and the City of Fairbanks for the joint administration of a function or power under the Alaska Constitution, Art. X, Sec. 13, and AS 29.35. Either the Borough or the city may terminate this agreement by passing an ordinance to that effect and providing 60 days’ notice to... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.378906 | -0.2323 | -1.480469 | -1.037109 |
## 4.40.015 Purpose and scope. | The purpose of the commission is to actively promote, foster, and coordinate public and private initiatives that foster a sustainable and resilient economy to create capital, diversify the economy, and use economic capacity in ways that strengthen the local workforce and improve the Borough community’s standard of livi... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.956055 | -0.929199 | -0.543945 | 0.425781 |
## 4.40.020 Responsibilities. | The commission shall:
A. Maintain an economic information and research capability useful to both public and private sectors in dealing with local and regional economic strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats by working through the Borough administration with the Department of Community Planning, the Universi... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.915527 | 0.13855 | -1.204102 | 0.257813 |
## 4.40.030 Membership. | The commission shall consist of nine voting members who represent economic, political, and social interests in the Borough and demonstrate expertise in resilient and sustainable arctic economies. The membership of the commission shall be established as follows:
A. Four members shall be nominated by the Borough Mayor. ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.925781 | -0.674805 | -1.116211 | -0.47998 |
## 4.40.040 Terms. | Subject to FNSBC 4.40.030, the members of the commission shall have the following terms:
A. The terms of the six members nominated by the Mayors and confirmed by the Assembly shall begin the first day of January and shall continue for three years, except that the balance of these terms shall be staggered so that two o... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.52832 | 0.085938 | -1.223633 | -1.371094 |
## 4.40.050 Meetings. | When reasonably possible, meetings shall be held on the same day of the week at the same time and at the same location. The commission shall meet semi-annually to assess commission objectives and performance and report
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.511719 | -0.122864 | -1.368164 | -1.268555 |
## 4.40.060 Staffing. | The Borough shall provide staff support to the commission at a level and within an administrative structure determined in the annual budget ordinance. (Ord. 2023-45 § 2, 2023; Ord. 2004-10 § 2, 2004. 2004 Code § 2.75.070.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.09375 | -0.851074 | -1.277344 | -1.492188 |
## 4.40.070 Officers. | A. The Mayor shall be the commission’s chair throughout the Mayor’s term of office as provided under FNSBC 2.04.030.
B. The commission shall annually elect a vice chair. The vice chair shall act in the absence of the chair or in the inability of the chair to act. (Ord. 2023-45 § 2, 2023.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.321289 | -1.086914 | -0.945801 | -1.364258 |
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