(a) If a municipality has not adopted a manager plan of government, the mayor is the chief administrator and the mayor has the same powers and duties as those of a manager under AS 29.20.500.
(b) The mayor may take part in the discussion of a matter before the governing body. The mayor may not vote, except that the mayor of a first class city or the mayor of a borough with a manager form of government may vote in the case of a tie. The mayor of a second class city, as a council member, may vote on all matters.
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.