The legislative council is composed of the president of the senate and six other senators appointed by the president, and the speaker of the house of representatives and six other representatives appointed by the speaker. The membership from each house shall include at least one member from each of the two major political parties. The appointing authority in each house shall make and announce the appointment or reappointment of members of the council within 15 days after the convening of the first regular session of each legislature.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 24. Legislature and Lobbying
Chapter 20. Agencies and Permanent Committees
Article 1. Legislative Council.
Sec. 24.20.010. Legislative council established.
Sec. 24.20.030. Term of membership.
Sec. 24.20.050. Executive director and staff.
Sec. 24.20.055. Information systems.
Sec. 24.20.061. Administrative services for legislature.
Sec. 24.20.062. Legislative internship program.
Sec. 24.20.065. Examination of regulations and opinions.
Sec. 24.20.070. Revision of statutes.
Sec. 24.20.080. Intergovernmental cooperation.
Sec. 24.20.090. Assignment of projects.
Sec. 24.20.100. Research and drafting services for legislators.