Boards & Commissions

Advisory Committee for the 49SAF that makes investment recommendations, helps observe investments, and aids the organization in strategic guidance and stakeholder management.

49th State Angel Fund

The ACDA Board governs the work of this public corporate authority, which was created by the Municipality in 2005. The Authority has two departments, the Parking Services Department, "EasyPark," and the Development Department. EasyPark is tasked with providing sufficient, high quality, customer-focused public parking. The Development Department is tasked with creating and developing opportunities that forward municipal goals and objectives, using innovation, partnerships, sound planning, and incentives.

Anchorage Community Development Association

http://www.acda.net/board-calendar-docs/board

The Election Commission is a five-member commission appointed by the Mayor, approved by the Assembly, and staffed by the Municipal Clerk. The Election Commission adjudicates ballots that have been preliminarily rejected by election officials, reviews and reports on the election results to the Assembly, provides advice on the conduct of local elections, recommends changes to local law relating to elections, and investigates allegations of election misconduct. Commission members often participate in election worker training, logic and accuracy testing, and election observation. Meetings include a yearly organizational meeting and the public session of canvass; any additional meetings are held at the call of the Assembly, Municipal Clerk, or the Commission Chair. Additional information here: Anchorage Election Commission

For more information, see: AMC 28.120

A regulatory/adjudicatory commission that works to prevent and eliminate discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, practices of the MOA and educational and financial institutions primarily by providing outreach and education to the community. May also conduct reviews of reconsideration cases and may hold public hearings.

Anchorage Equal Rights Commission

The Commission shall act in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and the Assembly in matters of policy concerning the Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery.

Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery

A program advisory commission that reviews and advises on parks planning and acquisition, policies and programs; recommends names for park sites and recreation facilities.

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A regulatory/adjudicatory commission that regulates taxis, limousines, chauffeurs and dispatch companies in accordance with Title 11; reviews and recommends changes in the ordinance.

Anchorage Transportation Commission

The AWWU Board of Directors is established by Title 4 of the Anchorage Municipal Code. Their duties are to consider issues of substance for AWWU operations, and make recommendations to the Mayor and Assembly on infrastructure asset management, Utility finances, ratemaking, and other Utility policies.

Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility Board of Directors

Established by municipal code, the Animal Control Advisory Board advises the Mayor and Assembly on all matters pertaining to animal control in the Municipality of Anchorage. The board holds monthly meetings to take public comment, discuss animal matters, and make recommendations to the city on animal care and control issues. The Chief Animal Control Officer and the Animal Control Contractor serve as technical advisors to the board.

Animal Control Advisory Board

With the Urban Design Commission, we develop and recommend to the Administration and Assembly regulations that set forth the manner in which the requirements of the Arts in Public Facilities program are carried out (AAC 7.40).

Arts Advisory Commission

The bidding review board is convened in response to an appeal by a bidder/responder during the competitive procurement process with immediate deadlines.

The Board of Adjustment decides appeals from decisions of lower administrative bodies that approve or disapprove plats, land use variances, and conditional land uses.

In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building or fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of building regulation examiners and appeals (hereafter "building board"). The building board may, in its discretion, offer comment or recommendation concerning amendments to this code. The building board shall be appointed by the governing body and shall hold office at its pleasure. The building board shall follow rules of procedure approved by the Assembly for conducting business. All decisions and findings in an appeal shall be rendered in writing to the appellant, with a duplicate copy to the building official.

The Board of Equalization is comprised of private citizens appointed and approved by the Anchorage Assembly to hear valuation appeals brought forward by property owners. This adjudicatory board hears arguments on appealed property assessments to determine fair and equitable resolution of appeals. While the Board of Equalization is not part of the Municipal Assessor's Office, the Assessor's Office provides staff support to the Board of Equalization. The Board of Equalization meets as needed.

To apply for this board, please email wwmasmc@anchorageak.gov.

The Board of Ethics is a five-member board appointed by the Mayor, approved by the Assembly, and staffed by the Municipal Clerk. The duties of the Board of Ethics are derived from the Municipal Code of Ethics (AMC 1.15). The purpose of the Ethics Code is to set clear and reasonable standards for public officials and employees of the Municipality. The Board of Ethics promotes an understanding of these standards by providing advisory opinions, investigating notifications of potential violation, resolving potential conflicts, reviewing disclosure forms, and developing Ethics Training. For more information about the Board of Ethics, please visit Board of Ethics

A technical advisory commission that conducts an organized citizens' review of the proposed municipal operating budget and other fiscal issues.

Budget Advisory Commission

There is established a service area within the municipality designated the Chugiak, Birchwood, Eagle River Rural Road Service Area of the municipality (CBERRRSA), as outlined on the map located in AMC 27.30.700. The Chugiak, Birchwood, Eagle River Rural Road Service Area shall include the areas formerly known as the Chugiak, Birchwood, Eagle River and Eagle River Valley Limited Road Service Areas.

Chugiak, Birchwood, Eagle River Rural Road Service Area Board of Supervisors.

A regulatory/adjudicatory commission that establishes compensation for the Mayor, Assembly members, and School Board members.

Commission on Salaries and Emoluments

Eagle River-Chugiak Park and Recreational Service Area Board of Supervisors

For more information, see: AMC 3.70.050

The Geotechnical Advisory Commission (GAC) acts in an advisory capacity to the Assembly, Mayor, municipal departments, Planning and Zoning Commission, Platting Board, Building Board, Building Safety, and the professional design community by providing professional advice on issues relating to natural hazards risk mitigation.

Geotechnical Advisory Commission

The Heritage Land Bank Advisory Commission (HLBAC) shall hold a public hearing prior to making a recommendation to the Mayor and Assembly regarding the disposal of Heritage Land Bank land or an interest in land. Land disposals include land sales, land exchanges, leases, and easements. The HLBAC shall recommend, and submit for assembly action, a comprehensive land and fund management program, including written policies and procedures, to accomplish the purpose and mission of the Heritage Land Bank specified in AMC 25.40.010. This includes an Annual Work Program; Five-Year Management Plan; Fund Report; and Policies & Procedures. The HLBAC shall directly involve in its functions the Anchorage School District, Parks and Recreation Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, other affected municipal agencies, community councils and the public. The commission may initiate actions with other boards and commissions when deemed necessary to perform its functions. The recommendations of the HLBAC shall be supported by the record that it is in the Municipality's best interests.

Heritage Land Bank Advisory Commission

The Historic Preservation Commission encourages and furthers the interests of historic preservation by identifying, protecting, and interpreting the Municipality’s significant historic and cultural resources for the economic and social benefit of the community.

Historic Preservation Commission

Houseless Lived Experience Advisory Board

Housing, Homeless and Neighborhood Development Commission

A regulatory/adjudicatory board that reviews and recommends revisions to municipal personnel rules.

Human Resources Department

The Library Advisory Board (LAB) acts as the planning body for library activities and special projects and makes recommendations to the administration and assembly. The board also reviews annual budgets and operations. It

A program advisory commission that provides liaison between the municipal government, active duty military and the veterans community.

Military and Veterans Affairs Commission

A fiduciary board of trustees that governs the MOA Trust fund.

A program advisory commission that advises on rules, regulations and administrative guidelines for municipal airports.

The purpose of the Health and Human Services Commission is to: facilitate the development of prioritized local health and human services goals and needs; recommend mechanisms and actions to meet the prioritized goals to the Mayor and Assembly; and inform the Mayor and Assembly and community on the status of health and human services issues as new strategies are implemented and challenges arise.

Municipal Health and Human Services Commission

Per AMC 3.88, the five-member Pre-Funding Board, comprised mostly of internal finance and budget officials, is responsible for overseeing an investment fund and managing this fund to pre-fund a liability associated with a closed member group of eligible police and fire retirees by Year 2028. Monthly contributions are made to a separate medical trust in accordance with AMC 3.87. The board regularly utilizes an independent investment consultant and contracts with an actuarial firm every three years. The board meets quarterly and per Code the Municipal Treasurer serves as program administrator.

A program advisory commission that advises the Mayor and Assembly on matters pertaining to the status of women.

Anchorage Women's Commission

A regulatory/adjudicatory commission that develops, reviews, and make recommendations to the Assembly regarding the Comprehensive Development Plan and proposed amendments to Title 21.

Planning and Zoning Commission

AMC Regulation 21.10 Planning and Zoning Commission Rules of Procedure

A regulatory/adjudicatory board that implements the comprehensive plan and other plans by enforcing subdivision regulations; conducts public hearings on plat applications and vacations of dedicated public areas.

Platting Board

AMC 21.11 Platting Board Rules of Procedure

Police and Fire Retirement System

A regulatory/adjudicatory commission that advises on rules and regulations relating to the operation of the terminal/transportation facilities at the Port.

Port Commission

Qualifications*. To the extent available in the municipality, the commission members shall include:

1. A member with a background in history, anthropology, or archaeology.
2. An Alaska Native culture advisory with knowledge of local Indigenous history and culture.
3. A person recommended by the Native Village of Eklutna.
4. A member with expertise in historic preservation.
5. A member with experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
6. Four community at large members residing in different areas and neighborhoods in the municipality.

Public Transit Advisory Board

Senior Citizens Advisory Commission

A program advisory commission that promotes friendly relations and exchanges of information to encourage international understanding and opportunities for economic development between Anchorage and its sister cities.

Sister Cities Commission

Meet Our Sister Cities

The Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Commission advises Solid Waste Services on all issues related to solid waste and recycling. Their duties are to consider issues of substance to SWS operations and make recommendations

A program advisory commission that reviews street and roadway landscape improvement projects; advises on urban design matters.

Urban Design Commission

AMC 21.13 Urban Design Commission Rules of Procedure

Acts in an advisory capacity to Assembly, Mayor, municipal departments, Planning and Zoning Commission, Platting Board, Parks and Recreation Commission, and state and federal resource agencies; serves as technical liaison and point of contact between federal, state, and local agencies; reviews plans and makes project recommendations and responds with professional advice on issues relating to Anchorage’s watersheds, stream channels, and fish and wildlife resources.

Watershed and Natural Resources Advisory Commission

Anchorage is a beautiful and diverse community where youth are encouraged to do their best and stay involved.

We accomplish this by increasing cross-generational opportunities and cooperation in order to form bonds and mutual respect.

Youth Advisory Commission

A regulatory/adjudicatory board that hears requests for variances from zoning regulations and appeals from administrative decisions under Title 21.

Zoning Board of Examiners and Appeals

AMC 21.12 Zoning Board of Examiners and Appeals Rules of Procedure