Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 29.10.050

  • municipality: means a political subdivision incorporated under the laws of the state that is a home rule or general law city, a home rule or general law borough, or a unified municipality. See Alaska Statutes 01.10.060

At a charter commission election the voters of an existing municipality shall consider the question “Shall a charter commission be elected to prepare a proposed charter?” and shall elect the members of the commission. If the question is approved, the seven candidates receiving the highest number of votes immediately organize as a charter commission.