(a) The board shall annually elect a presiding officer and other officers it considers necessary from among its membership.
(b) The board shall employ a chief executive officer who shall be selected by the board. The chief executive officer shall be compensated at no less than range of the pay plan for state employees under AS 39.27.011(a). The chief executive officer may
(1) hire additional employees;
(2) appoint hearing officers to perform the responsibilities set out in AS 44.25.240(b)(4); and
(3) contract for the services of consultants and others.
(c) The chief executive officer is directly responsible to the board.
(d) The chief executive officer and employees hired under this section are in the exempt service under AS 39.25.110.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 25. Department of Revenue
Article 3. Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
Sec. 44.25.200. Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority.
Sec. 44.25.210. Board establishment, membership, quorum, fees, and expenses.
Sec. 44.25.220. Term of office, vacancies, removal, and reappointment.
Sec. 44.25.230. Officers and staff.
Sec. 44.25.250. Duties of the board.
Sec. 44.25.260. Board advisors.
Sec. 44.25.270. Budget recommendations; reports.
Sec. 44.25.280. Submissions requiring use of trust money.
Sec. 44.25.290. Use of money in the mental health trust settlement income account.