(a) During the first quarter of each fiscal year, the department shall hold public meetings for the purposes of gathering information and testimony on the availability and need of social services in the regional office service areas designated by the department.

Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 47.75.030

  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(b) Notice of these public meetings shall be made by publication in newspapers of general circulation published in each region at least once each week for three successive weeks before the meeting.
(c) All meetings shall be recorded. The recordings and all information submitted at the meeting shall be maintained by the department for a period of at least two years.
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