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## 4.48.010 Created. | A. There is created the Fairbanks North Star Borough Health and Social Services Commission, as required by state law.
B. The commission shall consist of nine members to be appointed by the Borough Mayor and confirmed by the Assembly. The Borough Mayor and the Mayors of the cities of Fairbanks and North Pole, or their ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.357422 | -0.851074 | -1.1875 | -0.929199 |
## 4.48.020 Terms of office. | Members of the commission shall serve a term of three years. (Ord. 93-056 § 3, 1993. 2004 Code § 2.67.020.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.707031 | -1.695313 | -0.752441 | -1.548828 |
## 4.48.030 Duties. | A. The commission shall:
1. Notwithstanding other provisions of this code, including FNSBC 7.04.200 and 16.04.040, establish priorities, allocate, and award to qualified grantees money funded under the state of Alaska human services community-matching grant program and funds appropriated by the Assembly for any local ... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.314697 | 1.256836 | -0.585938 | 0.559082 |
### 4.52.010 Commission established and powers vested. | There is hereby established the Fairbanks North Star Borough Commission on Historic preservation. (Ord. 87-053 § 4, 1987; Ord. 86-097 § 2, 1986. 2004 Code § 2.64.010.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.65625 | -0.805176 | -1.139648 | -1.31543 |
### 4.52.020 Membership. | The commission shall consist of seven persons.
Four members shall be nominated by the Borough Mayor. Two members shall be residents of the City of Fairbanks and shall be nominated by the Mayor of the City of Fairbanks. One member shall be a resident from the North Pole community and shall be nominated by the Mayor of ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.211914 | -1.009766 | -1.072266 | -1.084961 |
### 4.52.030 Meetings. | A. A majority of the authorized members of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business.
B. The affirmative votes of the majority of the authorized members shall be necessary to carry a question.
C. Notice of meeting shall be published not less than seven days in advance of the mee... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.549805 | -0.716797 | -1.178711 | -1.182617 |
## 4.52.050 Duties. | The duties of the commission are as follows:
A. Prepare and maintain an inventory of buildings and sites of historical, cultural, architectural, geographic, and archaeological significance located in the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
B. Develop a local historical preservation plan, including but not limited to provis... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.085449 | 0.421143 | -0.351318 | 0.050262 |
## 4.56.010 Investment Advisory Commission. | A. With the concurrence to the Assembly, the Mayor shall appoint at least five Borough voters, who are neither elected officials nor employees of the Borough, to serve on the Investment Advisory Commission. At least three of the commission members must be persons with substantial experience and expertise in the area of... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.174805 | 0.757324 | -0.955566 | -0.544922 |
### 4.72.010 Created. | A. There is created the Fairbanks North Star Borough Library and Literacy Commission.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
B. The commission shall consist of nine members who shall be residents of the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
(Ord. 2023-43 § 3, 202... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.516602 | -1.135742 | -1.295898 | -1.363281 |
## 4.72.020 Duties and responsibilities. | The Library and Literacy Commission shall:
A. Advise the Library Director on policies desirable for library operation;
B. Provide input to the Library Director on long-range plans for library facilities and services;
C. Perform all necessary and proper acts, within the organizational framework of the Fairbanks North... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.036133 | -0.40918 | -0.878418 | -0.664551 |
## 4.72.030 Ex officio members. | The following persons may sit as ex officio members of the commission:
A. The Borough Mayor or designee;
B. The Library Director. (Ord. 2023-43 § 3, 2023.)
1 For penalty provisions regarding failure to return library property, see FNSBC 9.04.020.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 20... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.34668 | -0.940918 | -0.791016 | -1.044922 |
### 4.76.010 Established. | Within the Department of Parks and Recreation there is established a Parks and Recreation 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 the broad spectrum of parks and recreation activities to inc... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.189453 | -0.478271 | -1.202148 | -1.106445 |
### 4.76.020 Terms of office. | Members of the Parks and Recreation Commission shall serve for a term of three years or until a successor is appointed and qualified. The terms of the Commission members shall be staggered so that three terms will expire each year. (Ord. 2024-19 § 3, 2024; Ord. 87-048 § 3, 1987; Ord. 73-4 § 2, 1973; Ord. 72-46 § 2, 197... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.491211 | -1.220703 | -1.066406 | -1.444336 |
### 4.76.030 Qualifications. | Members of the commission shall be residents of the Borough. (Ord. 97-001 § 2, 1997; Ord. 72-42 § 3, 1972. 2004 Code § 2.36.030.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.53125 | -1.459961 | -0.88623 | -1.679688 |
### 4.76.050 Responsibilities. | The commission shall:
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
A. Review the parks and recreation facilities of the Borough and make recommendations to the Borough Mayor and the director concerning present and future needs;
B. Advise and assist the director ... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.064453 | -0.259033 | -1.106445 | -1.014648 |
### 4.80.010 Established – Members – Appointment. | A. There is established the Borough Planning Commission which shall consist of 11 members. Commission membership shall be apportioned so that the number of members from the cities of Fairbanks and North Pole reflects the proportion of the Borough population residing within those cities as determined by the Assembly fro... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.151367 | 1.117188 | -1.165039 | -1.099609 |
## 4.80.020 Terms. | The term of a commissioner shall be three years, beginning on the first day of January. Terms shall be staggered so that three will expire one year and four expire each of the following two years. (Ord. 2024-28 § 4, 2024; Ord. 2019-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 82-15 § 2, 1982; Ord. 81-19 § 2, 1981; Ord. 80-29 § 2, 1980; Ord. 65-... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.173828 | -1.06543 | -0.938965 | -1.362305 |
## 4.80.030 Quorum. | A majority of the appointed and confirmed members of the commission shall constitute a quorum, except in no case may a quorum consist of fewer than five commission members. All commission actions shall be by vote of a majority of the commission’s membership who are present and voting. No hearing may be held or decision... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.37207 | -0.264648 | -1.151367 | -1.235352 |
## 4.80.040 Powers and duties. | The powers and duties of the Planning Commission are as follows:
A. General. The commission shall prepare and recommend to the Assembly appropriate policies, plans and ordinances for the implementation of the municipal planning, official map, and zoning functions.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current thro... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.219482 | 0.791992 | -0.688477 | -0.36792 |
## 4.80.050 Fees. | In order to defray expenses connected with its duties, the Planning Commission shall recommend a fee schedule which will, as near as possible, cover the clerical, advertising, and other costs connected with requests made to it and after approval by the Assembly, to require that such fees accompany any applications. (Or... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.865723 | -0.790527 | -1.051758 | -1.420898 |
## 4.80.060 Planning staff. | The staff of the Department of Community Planning shall act in an advisory and support capacity to the Planning Commission, and shall review or coordinate the review of all applications to it. In those cases where an application must be considered by the commission at a public hearing, the staff shall have the authorit... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.523926 | 0.634277 | -1.167969 | -1.000977 |
### 4.84.010 Establishment. | Pursuant to AS 29.40, there is established the Platting Board of the Fairbanks North Star Borough. (Ord. 87-055 § 9, 1987; Ord. 81-54 § 2, 1981. 2004 Code § 2.39.010.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.536133 | -0.727539 | -1.214844 | -1.480469 |
### 4.84.020 Powers. | The Platting Board shall have the following powers and duties:
A. The power to approve, disapprove or return for modification or correction subdivisions, plats and replats filed with the Platting Board pursuant to the Alaska Statutes and to the subdivision ordinances;
B. The power to waive the preparation, submission... | true | Rules | Zoning | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.474854 | 0.504883 | -1.276367 | -1.118164 |
## 4.84.030 Composition. | A. The Platting Board shall consist of nine regular members.
B. Members shall be appointed by the Borough Mayor, subject to confirmation by the Borough Assembly.
C. Members shall be appointed for a term of three years. (Ord. 2024-28 § 5, 2024; Ord. 2019-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2005-32 § 2, 2005; Ord. 85-092 § 2, 1985; Ord... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.149414 | -1.414063 | -1.348633 | -1.359375 |
## 4.84.050 Rules of procedure and meetings. | A. The Platting Board shall hold a regular meeting on the third Wednesday of every month or as scheduled by the Borough Clerk.
B. The chairperson or a quorum of the board members may call a special meeting of the board.
C. Five members shall be a quorum. All board actions shall be by vote of a majority of the board’s... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.117188 | -0.474854 | -1.123047 | -1.15918 |
### 4.96.010 Board established. | There is established the Road Service Revolving Loan Fund Board. The purpose of the board is to assist in the administration of the road service revolving fund and to process and recommend for approval loan applications from road service areas. The board shall also be governed by Chapters 4.04 and 6.28 FNSBC except as ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.418945 | -0.335693 | -1.568359 | -1.126953 |
### 4.96.020 Term of office. | Members of the board shall serve a term of three years or until a successor is appointed and qualified. Initial appointments shall be for one member and one alternate for one year, two members for two years and two members and one alternate for three years. (Ord. 2003-55 § 3, 2003. 2004 Code § 2.95.020.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.442383 | -1.736328 | -0.654297 | -1.541016 |
### 4.96.030 Qualifications. | Board members shall be residents of the Borough. Members should be appointed on the basis of their expertise in banking and loans, finance, construction and engineering, and other fields relevant to the road service revolving loan fund. No member may be a commissioner of any road service area within the Borough at the ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.241211 | -0.382813 | -0.254883 | -0.945801 |
### 4.96.040 Responsibilities. | Members of the board shall:
A. Draft and modify or update, as necessary, a loan application form for loans from the road service revolving loan fund (loan fund) pursuant to FNSBC 14.04.210;
B. Consider, evaluate, modify, deny or recommend for approval, and prioritize applications for such loans; and receive administr... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.163086 | 0.061554 | -0.959473 | -0.827637 |
## 4.96.050 Meetings. | A. The board shall meet at least once per year if there is money available in the loan fund to lend;
B. A quorum of the board shall consist of five members;
C. Alternates, when not needed to fill a temporary vacancy of a regular board member, may act as ex-officio members of the board and are encouraged to attend the... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.459961 | -0.487793 | -0.762207 | -1.036133 |
## 4.96.060 Conflicts of interest. | It shall be a conflict of interest if a board member is a resident of a road service area that has applied for a loan. When such a conflict arises, the board member shall not participate in processing the relevant road service area’s loan application and an alternate shall score and vote on that application. (Ord. 2003... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.303711 | -0.835449 | -0.201538 | -0.786133 |
### 4.100.010 Established. | There is established the Fairbanks North Star Borough Senior Citizens Advisory Commission which shall consist of nine voting members to be appointed by the Borough Mayor and confirmed by the Assembly. Members shall be
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.291016 | -0.349121 | -1.019531 | -1.101563 |
## 4.100.020 Qualifications. | Members of the commission shall be residents of the Borough and have a wide range of interests in issues relating to the health, morale and welfare of senior citizens, and shall be representative of the different geographical areas of the Borough. (Ord. 94-080 § 2, 1994. 2004 Code § 2.70.020.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.325195 | -1.40332 | -0.597656 | -0.897461 |
## 4.100.030 Ex officio members. | The following persons may sit as ex officio members of the commission:
A. The Borough Mayor or designee;
B. Director of Parks and Recreation or designee. (Ord. 94-080 § 2, 1994. 2004 Code § 2.70.030.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.498047 | -1.617188 | -1.025391 | -1.508789 |
## 4.100.040 Responsibilities. | It shall be the responsibility of the Senior Citizens Advisory Commission to:
A. Advise the Mayor and the Assembly with respect to aspects which bear upon the welfare of senior citizens, that are within the limited powers of a second class Borough;
B. Conduct surveys and compile and disseminate, for the benefit of se... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.905273 | -0.776855 | -0.267578 | -0.335449 |
### 4.104.010 Established. | There is established a commission on salaries and emoluments of elected officials. The commission is composed of five members appointed for terms of three years; provided, that the terms of the commission members shall be staggered so that at least one member is appointed annually. The commission members shall be compo... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.332031 | -0.638672 | -1.139648 | -1.158203 |
### 4.104.020 Prohibitions with respect to municipal service. | A member of the commission may neither be employed by the municipality during the term for which they are appointed, nor hold elective municipal office during their term or within one year thereafter. (Ord. 2019-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 79-31 § 2, 1979. 2004 Code § 2.22.020.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.176758 | -1.541992 | -0.025177 | -0.655762 |
### 4.104.030 Duties of commission. | The commission shall advise the Assembly as to appropriate compensation, including salaries, benefits and allowances, if any, of elected officials. (Ord. 79-31 § 2, 1979. 2004 Code § 2.22.030.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.255859 | -1.185547 | -1.045898 | -1.507813 |
### 4.104.040 Periodic review of compensation. | The commission shall afford an opportunity for the public to be heard before reporting to the Assembly any recommendation that changes the compensation of an elected official. At least every two years, but not more frequently than every year, the commission shall review the compensation of elected officials. The commis... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.266602 | -0.692871 | -0.691895 | -0.844727 |
### 4.112.010 Established. | There shall be a commission known as the “Trails Advisory Commission,” which shall consist of 13 voting members, to be appointed by the Borough Mayor and confirmed by the Borough Assembly. The Presiding Officer of the Borough Assembly shall annually appoint an Assemblymember to serve as the Assembly liaison to the Trai... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.360352 | -0.861816 | -1.253906 | -1.142578 |
### 4.112.020 Ex officio members. | The Borough Community Planning Director, and the Borough Parks and Recreation Director, may attend all meetings and may participate in all deliberations of the commission but shall have no vote. (Ord. 2025-32 § 43, 2026; Ord. 86-017 § 31, 1986; Ord. 80-27 § 2, 1980. 2004 Code § 2.62.020.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.492188 | -1.196289 | -1.1875 | -1.330078 |
### 4.112.060 Meetings – Quorums. | A majority of the commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and to carry a question. Vacant seats shall not be considered for purposes of meeting the quorum and voting requirements. (Ord. 2023-35 § 14, 2023; Ord. 2019-09 § 2, 2019; Ord. 2013-54 § 3, 2013; Ord. 2005-44 § 2, 2005; Ord. 80-27 §... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.451172 | -0.79834 | -1.185547 | -1.179688 |
### 4.112.080 Member designation. | The commission members shall be Borough residents and shall be representative of the various geographic areas of the Borough. The commission members shall have demonstrated an interest in the trail system and involvement in trail use or development. (Ord. 93-013 § 3, 1993. 2004 Code § 2.62.080.)
The Fairbanks North St... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.730469 | -0.931152 | -1.063477 | -1.285156 |
## 4.112.090 Responsibilities and duties. | The responsibilities and duties of the Trails Advisory Commission will be as follows:
A. Inventory and review the current trails within the Borough and make recommendations to the Mayor concerning present and future needs;
B. Review all state and Borough land disposals and make recommendations to the Mayor in regards... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.004883 | -0.243652 | -0.86377 | -0.671875 |
### 5.04.010 Definitions. | In this title, unless the context otherwise requires:
“*Borough Clerk*” means the Borough Clerk of the Borough, any properly authorized assistant or designee.
“*Borough election*” means any election:
1. To fill a Borough office;
2. Upon a proposition submitted to the voters under the ordinances of the Borough; or
3.... | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.276367 | 0.856934 | -0.900879 | -0.845703 |
### 5.04.020 Scope of title. | This title governs all Borough elections. (Ord. 2004-45 § 2, 2004. 2004 Code § 2.12.010.)
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026. | false | Context | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.658203 | -0.890137 | -1.469727 | -1.426758 |
### 5.04.030 Severability. | Should any provision of this election code or its application to any person or set of circumstances be held invalid, the remainder of its provisions, or of its application to any persons or circumstances, shall not be affected. (Ord. 2004-45 § 2, 2004. 2004 Code § 2.12.020.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.478516 | -1.328125 | -1.169922 | -1.579102 |
### 5.04.040 Administration of election. | A. The Assembly shall prescribe the general rules for the conduct of Borough elections.
B. The Borough Clerk, in accordance with the provisions of this title, shall administer all Borough elections.
C. The Borough Clerk shall adopt regulations as necessary to implement this title or to administer Borough elections in... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.039063 | -0.806641 | -1.051758 | -1.254883 |
### 5.04.050 Election times. | A. Time of Regular Election. Annually, on the first Tuesday of October, a regular election shall be held in the Borough for the election of vacant Borough offices, and for the determination of other matters as may be placed on the ballot.
B. Time of Run-off Election. When a run-off election is required by law, the ele... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.054688 | -0.489258 | -1.197266 | -0.794434 |
## 5.04.060 Notice of elections. | A. The Borough Clerk shall publish a notice of each election at least twice in one or more newspapers of general circulation in the Borough. The Borough Clerk shall also post such a notice in two conspicuous places in each precinct. The first such publication, and the posting in each precinct, shall be accomplished at ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.609863 | 0.248535 | -1.001953 | -0.578613 |
## 5.04.070 Votes required for election to office. | A. Election to the Office of Borough Mayor is when a candidate receives the greatest number of votes and over 40 percent of the votes cast for that seat. A run-off election for the Office of Mayor shall be held between the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes if no candidate receives over 40 percent of ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.458984 | -1.333984 | -1.166992 | -1.0625 |
## 5.04.080 Service area election. | A. If voters reside in the proposed service area, the ordinance shall provide for a service area election to be held at a date established by the Assembly. The service area election ballot shall contain a proposition to determine each power to be exercised by the service area.
B. If no voters reside in the proposed se... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.00293 | -0.992188 | -1.227539 | -0.967773 |
## 5.04.090 Nonpartisan requirement. | All Borough elections shall be nonpartisan. (Ord. 2004-45 § 2, 2004. 2004 Code § 2.12.070.)
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 | -1.295898 | -1.116211 | -0.980469 | -1.110352 |
### 5.04.100 Sale of intoxicating beverages permitted. | The sale of intoxicating beverages is not unlawful during elections held within the Borough and the provisions of AS 04.16 shall not apply. (Ord. 2004-45 § 2, 2004. 2004 Code § 2.12.080.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.966309 | -1.064453 | 0.048187 | -0.778809 |
### 5.04.110 Prohibition on use of public moneys to promote passage of ballot propositions. | 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” is defined as an attempt to influence,... | true | Rules | Nuisance | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.745605 | -0.009544 | 0.122681 | 0.717285 |
### 5.04.120 Election supplies and equipment. | A. Before the opening of the polls the Borough Clerk shall furnish to the election board of each precinct the state voter registration list for that precinct and shall equip and supply each polling place with sufficient materials for that precinct’s election, including those materials required by this section. Before e... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.631348 | -0.594727 | -0.376465 | -0.51123 |
## 5.04.130 Election expenses. | A. The Borough Clerk shall:
1. Pay each election official and Canvass Board member an hourly rate for time spent at their election duties, including the receiving of instructions and posting of notices;
2. Set the hourly compensation to be paid for time spent by election officials;
3. Shall retain a record for audit... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.022461 | -0.809082 | -0.952148 | -0.96582 |
## 5.04.140 Preservation of election ballots, papers and materials. | The Borough Clerk shall preserve all precinct election certificates, tallies, and registers, receipts for ballots, all voted ballots and declarations of candidacy filed for 30 days after certification of the election. Certificates of the Canvass Board are to be preserved as permanent records. (Ord. 2004-45 § 2, 2004. 2... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.450195 | -1.199219 | -0.467285 | -0.885742 |
## 5.04.150 Municipal election information pamphlet. | A. A municipal election information pamphlet shall be compiled by the Borough Clerk’s Office that contains candidate and proposition information in accordance with subsections (B) and (C) of this section. Additional
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
in... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.205688 | 0.852051 | -0.376221 | -0.583984 |
## 5.08.010 Voter qualifications. | A. A person is qualified to vote in Borough-wide elections who:
1. Is a citizen of the United States;
2. Is 18 years of age or older;
3. Has been a resident of the Borough and the precinct in which the person seeks to vote for at least 30 days just before the election;
4. Is registered to vote in state elections at... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.57666 | -0.580566 | -0.282471 | -0.694336 |
## 5.08.020 Rules for determining residence of voter. | For the purpose of determining residence for voting, the place of residence is governed by the following rules:
A. The residence of a person is that place in which habitation is fixed and to which, whenever they are absent, they have intention to return. If a person resides in one place but does business in another, t... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.783203 | -0.516602 | 0.595215 | -0.370605 |
## 5.08.030 Registration. | A. No person may vote in an election unless they are a qualified voter under the Alaska State Constitution and laws of Alaska and has met the conditions prescribed by this title and has registered to vote as required by the state election code.
B. The precinct election officials at any election shall allow a person to... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.265869 | -0.807617 | -0.047974 | -0.698242 |
## 5.08.040 Voter disqualification for felony conviction. | A person whose qualifications to vote have been questioned on the basis of a felony conviction must vote a questioned ballot. A person’s vote shall not count where the voter has been convicted either by state courts of Alaska, by the courts of another state or by the federal courts of a felony involving a moral turpitu... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.742188 | 0.660645 | 0.491943 | 1.445313 |
## 5.08.050 Bonded indebtedness. | A. Only *qualified voters* may vote on a question of incurring bonded indebtedness by the Borough. If the debt to be incurred is to be an area-wide debt, the vote shall be area-wide. If the debt to be incurred is to be limited to the area outside cities, the vote shall be limited to the *qualified voters* who reside in... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.043945 | -0.241455 | -0.417725 | -0.299072 |
## 5.12.010 Qualifications. | A. Candidates for Borough Mayor, Borough Assembly or the Interior Alaska Natural Gas Utility Board (IGU) at-large seats must be *qualified voters* of the state of Alaska at a residence within the Borough.
B. Candidates for School Board must be a *qualified voter* of the state of Alaska and a municipal voter in the Sch... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.143555 | -0.507324 | -0.397217 | -0.950195 |
## 5.12.020 Declaration of candidacy. | A. A candidate for municipal office is nominated by executing a declaration of candidacy under oath and a properly and fully completed public financial disclosure statement that complies with the requirements of state law.
B. A declaration of candidacy shall be in a form provided by the Borough Clerk and shall state t... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.739258 | 0.264648 | -0.311768 | -0.759277 |
### 5.12.030 Public financial disclosure statements. | A. Candidates for elective Borough office and declared write-in candidates shall file a public financial disclosure statement with the Borough Clerk as required by the provisions of AS 39.50 at the time of filing a declaration of candidacy. The name of the candidate shall be placed on the ballot by the Borough Clerk on... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.835449 | -0.327637 | -0.24292 | -0.736328 |
### 5.12.040 Correction, amendments and withdrawal of declarations of candidacy. | A. A candidate desiring to withdraw the candidate’s declaration of candidacy may do so by filing a written request for withdrawal with the Borough Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on the seventh day following the close of the filing period.
B. A declaration of candidacy presented shall not be changed as to term of office... | true | Rules | Business | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.856445 | -0.690918 | -0.359375 | -1.067383 |
### 5.12.050 Review of candidate qualifications. | The Borough Clerk shall determine whether each candidate for Borough office is qualified as provided by law. At any time before the election the Borough Clerk may disqualify any candidate whom the Clerk finds is not qualified and immediately notify that candidate by certified mail. (Ord. 2004-45 § 2, 2004. 2004 Code § ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.865234 | -1.171875 | -0.457764 | -1.288086 |
### 5.12.060 Prohibitions. | A. A person may not serve simultaneously as Mayor and as a member of the Assembly, as Mayor and a member of the School Board, or as a member of the Assembly and member of the School Board.
B. No elected official of the Borough may hold any other compensated Borough office or Borough employment, or elected position in ... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.946777 | -0.800293 | 0.521973 | -0.08313 |
## 5.12.070 Terms of office. | A. The term of office for the Borough Mayor and Assemblymember is three years or until a successor is elected and qualified. Service is to begin on the first Monday following certification of the election.
B. The term of office for the Interior Alaska Natural Gas Utility (IGU) board member is three years or until a su... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.287109 | -0.380615 | -0.704102 | -1.15332 |
## 5.12.080 Notice of vacancies. | A. The Borough Clerk shall publish in one or more papers of general circulation in the Borough a notice of offices to be filled at the election and the procedure for filing a declaration of candidacy for the offices.
B. Notice shall be published the first and third weeks of June. (Ord. 2015-57 § 3, 2015; Ord. 2004-45 ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.422852 | -1.527344 | -1.089844 | -1.313477 |
## 5.16.010 Ballot form. | A. The ballot shall be designed with the position of names of the candidates set out in the same order in each section on each ballot used in that election. The order for placement of candidate names for each office shall be randomly determined by the Borough Clerk.
B. The title of the office to be filled shall be fol... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.12207 | 0.062164 | -1.00293 | -1.3125 |
## 5.16.020 Preparation and distribution. | A. The Borough Clerk may contract for the preparation, printing and distribution of ballots without obtaining competitive bids.
B. The Borough Clerk shall obtain the printing of all ballots for Borough elections. The Borough Clerk shall possess the printed ballots at least 15 days before each regular election and at l... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.774414 | -0.546387 | -0.877441 | -0.896973 |
### 5.16.030 Sample ballots. | The Borough Clerk shall obtain the printing of sample ballots. Sample ballots shall be printed and clearly labeled “Sample Ballot.” Sample ballots shall be delivered to the election board in each precinct. (Ord. 2004-45 § 2, 2004. 2004 Code § 2.12.300.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.323242 | -1.99707 | -0.685547 | -1.298828 |
### 5.16.040 Propositions – Clarity – Conciseness. | All ballot propositions approved by the Assembly shall be stated in a concise and clear language to avoid verbosity and with the object of informing and advising the voter of the issue in a clear and forthright manner. All ballot propositions approved by the Assembly shall be stated in the affirmative and not the negat... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.198242 | -0.345947 | -0.696777 | -0.859375 |
## 5.20.010 Election officials. | A. Before each election, the Borough Clerk, subject to approval by the Assembly, shall appoint at least three election judges in each precinct. The Borough Clerk shall designate one election judge from each precinct as the chairperson, who shall be primarily responsible for administering the election in that precinct.
... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.133545 | -0.166138 | 0.194824 | 0.048645 |
## 5.20.020 Opening of polling place. | A. On the day of the election, each election board shall open the polls for voting at 7:00 a.m., shall close the polls for voting at 8:00 p.m., and shall keep the polls continuously open during the time between those hours. The election board shall report to the polling place by 6:30 a.m. so that voting will start prom... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.662598 | -1.293945 | -0.024933 | -0.647949 |
## 5.20.030 Voter registration. | The judges shall keep an original register or registers in which each voter, before receiving their ballot, shall sign their name and give both their residence and mailing address. A record shall be kept in the registration book, in a space provided, of the names of persons who offer to vote but who actually do not vot... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.249878 | -1.030273 | -0.231079 | -0.816406 |
## 5.20.040 Voter identification at polls. | A. Before being allowed to vote, each voter shall exhibit to an election official one form of identification, including but not limited to an official voter registration card, driver’s license, passport, or hunting or fishing license.
B. An election official may waive the identification requirement if the election off... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.116699 | -1.239258 | 0.366699 | -0.470459 |
### 5.20.050 Persons not on official registration list. | If a person’s name does not appear on the official registration list in the precinct in which the person seeks to vote, the person may vote a questioned ballot. (Ord. 2004-45 § 2, 2004. 2004 Code § 2.12.360.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.992188 | -1.820313 | -0.225098 | -1.179688 |
### 5.20.060 Providing ballot to voter. | When a voter has qualified to vote, the election official shall give the voter an official ballot. The voter shall retire to a booth or private place to mark the ballot. (Ord. 2004-45 § 2, 2004. 2004 Code § 2.12.370.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.838867 | -2.103516 | -0.476807 | -1.334961 |
### 5.20.070 Assisting voter. | A. qualified voter who cannot read, mark the ballot, or sign their name may request an election official or not more than two persons of their choice to assist them. If the election official is requested, they shall assist the voter. If any other person(s) is requested, the person(s) shall state upon oath before the el... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.681152 | -1.383789 | 0.174194 | -0.915039 |
### 5.20.080 Spoiled ballots. | The Borough Clerk shall specify uniform procedures for replacement, registration and disposition of spoiled ballots. These uniform procedures shall be provided in writing to the election judges. (Ord. 2004-45 § 2, 2004. 2004 Code § 2.12.390.) | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.195313 | -1.458984 | -0.310547 | -0.854492 |
### 5.20.090 Placing ballot in ballot box. | When the voter has marked the ballot, the voter shall inform the election official. The Borough Clerk may require that the voter return the ballot to the election official temporarily so that any stub, which may be part of the ballot, may be removed by the election official. Any such requirement shall protect the secre... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.476563 | -0.92334 | 0.050873 | -0.819824 |
### 5.20.100 Questioning procedure. | A. If the polling place of a voter is in question, the voter shall vote a questioned ballot after complying with subsection (C) of this section.
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January 15, 2026.
B. Every election official and election judge shall question, and every w... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.185425 | 0.153076 | 0.030548 | -0.11145 |
## 5.20.110 Closing of the polls. | A. Fifteen minutes before the closing of the polls, and at the time of closing the polls, an election official shall announce both the designated closing time and the actual time at which the announcement is made. Failure to make the announcement at 15 minutes before closing time shall not in any way invalidate the ele... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.862793 | -0.938477 | -0.30835 | -0.40625 |
## 5.20.120 Voters in line when polls close. | Every qualified voter present and in line at the time prescribed for closing the polls may vote. (Ord. 2004-45 § 2, 2004. 2004 Code § 2.12.430.)
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 | -1.285156 | -1.5 | -0.912109 | -1.102539 |
## 5.20.130 Prohibitions. | A. During the hours that the polls are open, no election official may discuss any political party, candidate or issue while on duty.
B. During the hours the polls are open, no person who is in the polling place or within 200 feet of any entrance to the polling place may attempt to persuade a person to vote for or agai... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.312012 | -0.824219 | 0.166016 | 0.366943 |
## 5.20.140 Unused ballots. | The numbers of all ballots not issued shall be recorded and then all such ballots shall be disposed of as instructed by the Borough Clerk before the ballot box is opened. The numbers of ballots damaged by voters and replaced by election officials shall also be recorded. The record of ballots not issued and ballots dama... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.992188 | -1.276367 | -0.604004 | -0.498047 |
## 5.20.150 Poll watchers.$^{1}$ | A. Each candidate, or organized group that sponsors or opposes a proposition, 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 Borough Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. the Tuesday prior to the election. The author... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | 0.664063 | -0.411865 | 0.077209 | -0.193481 |
### 5.24.010 Commencement of ballot count. | In optical scan or other computer-read or electronic ballot precincts, when the polls have closed and the last vote has been cast, the election board shall immediately transmit election results to the Borough Clerk following the
The Fairbanks North Star Borough Code is current through Ordinance 2025-32, passed January... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.358398 | 0.334717 | -0.694824 | -0.387939 |
## 5.24.020 General procedure for ballot accountability. | A. The *Borough Clerk* may issue rules prescribing the manner in which the *precinct* ballot count is accomplished so as to assure accuracy in the count and to expedite the process. The *election* board shall account for all ballots by completing a ballot statement containing (1) the number of official ballots received... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.64502 | -0.290771 | -0.56543 | -0.592773 |
## 5.24.030 Write-in votes. | A. Write-in votes are not invalidated by writing in the name of a candidate whose name is printed on the ballot unless the *election* board determines, on the basis of other evidence, that the ballot was so marked for the purpose of identifying the ballot.
B. In order to vote for a write-in candidate, the *voter* must... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.722656 | -0.645508 | -0.543945 | -0.914551 |
## 5.24.040 Disqualified candidate. | Votes cast for a candidate who is disqualified shall not be counted for any purpose. (Ord. 2004-45 § 2, 2004. 2004 Code § 2.12.490.)
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 | -1.519531 | -1.270508 | -0.270264 | -0.826172 |
## 5.24.050 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 Borough Clerk shall so notify the candidates who are tied. The Borough Clerk shall immediately proceed with the recount of votes in the manner provided by this title.
B. I... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -1.084961 | -0.464111 | -1.169922 | -0.351318 |
## 5.24.060 Other ballot counting systems authorized. | Nothing in this title prohibits the use of other ballot counting systems, which have been approved for use in state elections. The Borough Clerk, subject to any further approval as may be required by law, may prescribe rules for the use of these systems or may adopt such rules, regulations and procedures as have been a... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.751953 | -0.914063 | -1.149414 | -1.157227 |
## 5.26.010 Administration of early voting. | A. The Borough Clerk shall provide general administrative supervision over the conduct of early voting, to include designating early voting election officials, designating the time and location of early voting and establishing procedures relating to early voting.
B. Prior to election day, the Borough Clerk shall mark ... | false | Process | null | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.833008 | -0.744141 | -0.4104 | -0.484619 |
### 5.26.020 Dates and times of early voting. | Early voting shall begin no later than 15 days before each regular election and no later than 10 days before each special or run-off election and shall continue up to and including the Thursday prior to election day. (Ord. 2020-26 § 5, 2020.) | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.916016 | -1.826172 | -0.022049 | -0.579102 |
### 5.26.030 Providing ballot to early voters. | A. An early voter appearing before an election official shall be issued a ballot upon:
1. Exhibition of proof of identification as required in this title;
2. Verification that the voter’s residence address on the official registration list is current; and
3. The voter signing the early voting register.
B. Voter ass... | true | Rules | Other | counties | ak | null | fairbanks_north_star_borough | -0.400635 | -0.939941 | 0.078125 | -0.533691 |
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