(a) The state fire marshal or a designee shall serve on the council during each state fire marshal’s continuance in office. Other members of the council shall be appointed by the governor for staggered terms of four years, except that a member may not serve beyond the time the member holds the office that established eligibility for appointment. Membership on the council does not disqualify a member from holding another public office or employment. The council shall select its chair and vice-chair annually.
Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 18.70.340
Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
state: means the State of Alaska unless applied to the different parts of the United States and in the latter case it includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060
(b) The council shall meet at least twice a year. The chair shall set the time and place of the meeting, either on the chair’s own motion or on written request by three members of the council. The council is encouraged to meet electronically.(c) The members of the council do not receive a salary for service on the council, but are entitled to per diem and travel expenses authorized by law for other boards and commissions under Alaska Stat. § 39.20.180.
