Section 3.110.030. Population.

	(a)  In accordance with AS 29.05.011(a)(4), the population of a proposed city must be sufficiently large and stable to support the proposed city government. In this regard, the commission may consider relevant factors, including  
		(1) census enumerations;  
		(2) durations of residency;  
		(3) historical population patterns;  
		(4) seasonal population changes;  
		(5) age distributions;  
		(6) contemporary and historical public school enrollment data; and  
		(7) nonconfidential data from the Department of Revenue regarding applications under AS 43.23  for permanent fund dividends.  
	(b)  To become a first class or home rule city, the territory proposed for incorporation must have a population of at least 400 permanent residents.  

Authorities

29.05.011;44.33.812

Notes

Authority

Art. X, sec. 1, Ak Const. Art. X, sec. 7, Ak Const. Art. X, sec. 12, Ak Const. AS 29.05.011 AS 44.33.812

History

Eff. 7/31/92, Register 123; am 5/19/2002, Register 162; am 1/9/2008, Register 185