(a) The governing body shall appoint a manager by a majority vote of its membership. A manager is chosen on the basis of administrative qualifications and receives the compensation set by the governing body. A member of the governing body may not be appointed manager of the municipality sooner than one year after leaving office, except by a vote of three-fourths of the authorized membership of the governing body.
(b) Subject to the contract of employment, the manager holds office at the pleasure of the governing body.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 29. Municipal Government
Chapter 20. Municipal Officers and Employees
Sec. 29.20.470. Election on adoption of manager plan.
Sec. 29.20.480. Adoption of manager plan.
Sec. 29.20.490. Appointment of manager.
Sec. 29.20.500. Powers and duties of a manager.