Section 3.110.050. Population.

	(a)  The population of a proposed borough must be sufficiently large and stable to support the proposed borough government in accordance with AS 29.05.031(a)(1) and art. X, sec. 3, Constitution of the State of Alaska. 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)  In determining whether the population of a proposed borough is sufficiently large and stable to support the proposed borough government, the commission will presume that a minimum of 1,000 permanent residents is required unless specific and persuasive facts are presented showing that a lesser number is adequate.  

Authorities

29.05.031;44.33.812

Notes

Authority

Art. X, sec. 1, Ak Const. Art. X, sec. 3, Ak Const. Art. X, sec. 12, Ak Const. AS 29.05.031 AS 44.33.812

History

Eff. 10/12/91, Register 120; am 5/19/2002, Register 162; am 1/9/2008, Register 185