(a) If a vacancy occurs in a governing body, the remaining members shall, within 30 days unless a different period is provided by ordinance, appoint a qualified person to fill the vacancy. If less than 30 days remain in a term, a vacancy may not be filled.
(b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, if the membership is reduced to fewer than the number required to constitute a quorum, the remaining members shall, within seven days, appoint a number of qualified persons to constitute a quorum.
(c) A person appointed under this section serves until the next regular election, when a successor shall be elected to serve the balance of the term.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 29. Municipal Government
Chapter 20. Municipal Officers and Employees
Sec. 29.20.050. Legislative power.
Sec. 29.20.060. Assembly composition and apportionment.
Sec. 29.20.070. Assembly composition and form of representation.
Sec. 29.20.080. Assembly recomposition and reapportionment.
Sec. 29.20.090. Apportionment appeals.
Sec. 29.20.100. Judicial review and relief.
Sec. 29.20.110. Effective date of apportionment.
Sec. 29.20.120. Applicability of apportionment provisions.
Sec. 29.20.130. City council composition.
Sec. 29.20.140. Qualifications.
Sec. 29.20.150. Term of office.