(a) A voter of the municipality is eligible to hold the office of mayor in a borough or first class city. A member of the city council is eligible to hold the office of mayor in a second class city.
(b) Residency requirements for the office of mayor not exceeding three years may be prescribed by ordinance.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 29. Municipal Government
Chapter 20. Municipal Officers and Employees
Article 3. Municipal Executive and Administrator.
Sec. 29.20.220. Executive power.
Sec. 29.20.230. Election and term of mayor.
Sec. 29.20.240. Qualifications for the office of mayor.
Sec. 29.20.250. Powers and duties of mayor.