The trustees are to be appointed by the governor from among citizens of the state. In making the appointments, consideration must be given to the recommendations made by representative civic, educational, and professional associations and groups concerned with or engaged in the production or presentation of the performing, visual, literary, and fine arts generally. In making the appointments, consideration must also be given to having statewide geographical representation on the board of trustees. The trustees serve at the pleasure of the governor, and their appointments are not subject to legislative confirmation.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 27. Department of Education and Early Development
Article 2. Alaska State Council on the Arts.
Sec. 44.27.040. Alaska State Council on the Arts.
Sec. 44.27.041. Board of trustees.
Sec. 44.27.043. Terms of office.
Sec. 44.27.045. Chair and vice-chair.
Sec. 44.27.050. Duties of council.
Sec. 44.27.052. Powers of council.
Sec. 44.27.053. Legal counsel.
Sec. 44.27.054. Powers of chair.
Sec. 44.27.055. Administration of affairs.
Sec. 44.27.058. National endowment funds.
Sec. 44.27.059. Alaska arts and cultural investment fund.
Sec. 44.27.060. Art in public places fund.
Sec. 44.27.080. Competition for the design of the special request plate celebrating the arts.