The governor shall appoint the head of each principal executive department in the state government. Each appointment is subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of the legislature in joint session.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Title 39. Public Officers and Employees
Chapter 05. Qualifications, Appointment, and Tenure
Sec. 39.05.020. Appointment of department heads.
Sec. 39.05.030. Service at governor's pleasure.
Sec. 39.05.035. Commission of office.
Sec. 39.05.040. Oaths for executive officers, boards.
Sec. 39.05.045. Oaths for other employees.
Sec. 39.05.053. Terms of office.
Sec. 39.05.055. Staggered initial terms.
Sec. 39.05.065. Qualifications of members of the Board of Education and Early Development.
Sec. 39.05.070. Purpose of AS 39.05.070 - 39.05.200.
Sec. 39.05.080. Procedure for all appointments.
Sec. 39.05.090. Time limits in AS 39.05.080.