2022 Alaska Statutes
Title 39. Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 05. Qualifications, Appointment, and Tenure
Sec. 39.05.060. Appointment, qualifications, and terms of office of members of departmental boards, councils, or commissions.

(a) Each member of the following shall be a citizen of the United States:

(1) Local Boundary Commission;

(2) Alcoholic Beverage Control Board.

(b) The governor shall appoint each member on the basis of interest in public affairs, good judgment, knowledge and ability in the field of action of the department for which appointed, and with a view to providing diversity of interest and points of view in the membership. Appointments are subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the legislature in joint session.

(c) [Repealed, § 56 ch 21 SLA 1985.]

(d) A vacancy occurring during a term of office is filled in the same manner as the original appointment is made and, except as provided in AS 39.05.080(4), is filled for the balance of the unexpired term. Except as otherwise provided by law, each member holds office at the pleasure of the governor notwithstanding the member's term.