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1. www.adn.com › alaska-news › 2022/03/01Curious Alaska: Why do we have boroughs instead of counties?

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   Mar 3, 2022 · Counties and boroughs have different responsibilities, said Nils Andreassen with the Alaska Municipal League. Many counties have transportation responsibilities, while not all...

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2. www.commerce.alaska.gov › web › dcraMunicipal Government Structure in Alaska, Local Government ...

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   Oct 2, 2018 · Organized boroughs are intermediate-sized governments - much larger than cities. All organized boroughs have three mandatory powers: education, planning and land use regulation, and property assessment and taxation (AS 29.35.150-.180). All boroughs may adopt a broad range of additional powers on an areawide, non-areawide, or service area basis.

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   Do all Alaska boroughs have transportation responsibilities?

   • Many counties have transportation responsibilities, while not all Alaska boroughs do. And instead of a bunch of county courthouses, the state has a unified court system. The state also does not have county sheriffs. Boroughs, compared to counties, are huge in terms of land mass — as large as some states, Andreassen said.

   Curious Alaska: Why do we have boroughs instead of counties?

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   Are Alaska boroughs unified Home Rule Municipalities?

   • Per the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section, and U.S. Census Bureau these four boroughs in Alaska have “unified home rule municipalities where the city government and borough government are merged.”

   Boroughs in Alaska: Full List of Counties and Census Area's + MAP

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   What type of government does Alaska have?

   • The State of Alaska's Constitution, Article X, Section 2, provides that two forms of local government, cities and organized boroughs, form the basic structure of Alaska's Municipal Government. Both cities and boroughs are municipal corporations and political subdivisions of the State of Alaska. (AS 29.04.010 -.020)

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   How many boroughs are in Alaska?

   • Today, there are 19 boroughs in Alaska, plus what’s known as an unorganized borough — a behemoth swath of land stretching from far Southwest to far Southeast Alaska that contains only a small fraction of the state’s population. Counties and boroughs have different responsibilities, said Nils Andreassen with the Alaska Municipal League.

   Curious Alaska: Why do we have boroughs instead of counties?

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4. legfin.akleg.gov › InformationalPapers › 21-028mLOCAL GOVERNMENT IN ALASKA - legfin.akleg.gov

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   classifications, duties, and powers of boroughs and cities. Boroughs . Alaska’s organized boroughs. are classified as unified home -rule, non-unified home -rule, first - class, second -class, and third -class.5 Each of these borough classifications confer s certain powers and duties, but all organized borough governments must provide public ...

5. www.alaskaexplored.com › boroughs-in-alaska-fullBoroughs in Alaska: Full List of Counties and Census Area's + MAP

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   Apr 7, 2024 · The city boroughs in Alaska provide a full range of municipal services, including police, fire departments, and public transportation. Per the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Research and Analysis Section, and U.S. Census Bureau these four boroughs in Alaska have “unified home rule municipalities where the city ...

6. www.akml.org › member-services › publicationsPublications - Alaska Municipal League

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   This Update highlights the legislative developments and action opportunities affecting Alaska’s local governments. If you are an AML member and want to receive the AML Legislative Update, please email membersupport@akml.org or call us at (907) 586-1325. Newly Elected Officials Seminar Materials.

7. www.commerce.alaska.gov › web › PortalsLOCAL GOVERNMENT IN ALASKA - Alaska Department of Commerce ...

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   in Alaska—home-rule, first-class, and second-class cities. A community must have at least 400 permanent residents to form a home-rule or first-class city. First- and second-class cities are general-law cities—state law defines their powers, duties, and functions. General law is distinct from home rule. Home- rule cities have all

8. www.akml.org › wp-content › uploadsAlaska Municipal Government - akml.org

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   Provides notice of all public meetings and keeps a record of its proceedings. Publishes notice of ordinances adopted by and actions of the governing body. Conducts local elections. Maintains the seal of the City or Borough. Serves as the Records Manager for the Municipality. Serves as Public Information Officer.