A legislative internship program established by the legislative council under AS 24.20.060(8) shall provide that
(1) the University of Alaska provide academic support and credit to the program;
(2) students enrolled and in good standing at any accredited postsecondary educational institution who have successfully completed at least two years of study are eligible to participate in the program;
(3) interns will be selected by a committee composed of members of the legislature appointed by the legislative council and representatives of the university appointed by the university;
(4) interns will be selected on the basis of their experience and interest in subjects which the legislative council feels are likely to be considered during a legislative session;
(5) legislative interns are entitled to receive academic credit and payment of $30 for each day of participation in the program during the legislative session.
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.