Section 3.110.333. Best interests of the state.

In determining whether deunification of a unified municipality is in the best interests of the state under AS 29.06.500(a) or 3 AAC 110.310, the commission may consider relevant factors, including   
		(1) whether deunification promotes maximum local self-government;  
		(2) whether deunification promotes a minimum number of local government units, as determined under 3 AAC 110.982 and in accordance with art. X, sec. 1, Constitution of the State of Alaska;  
		(3) whether deunification is likely to endanger the health, safety, or general welfare of residents in or near the municipality proposed for deunification;  
		(4) the effect of deunification on the harmony of relations among residents of the municipality proposed for deunification;  
		(5) the social and economic impacts of deunification on other municipalities or communities in the state;  
		(6) the effect of deunification on the long-term stability of the finances of the successor non-unified home rule borough, other municipalities, and the state; and  
		(7) circumstances identified by the commission reflecting the legal standards and principles that guide commission action in furthering the development of maximum local self-government with a minimum number of local governmental units.  

Authorities

29.05.031;29.06.450;29.06.500;44.33.812

Notes

Reference

3 AAC 110.310
3 AAC 110.332

Authority

Art. X, sec. 1, Ak Const. Art. X, sec. 3, Ak Const. Art. X, sec. 12, Ak Const. AS 29.05.031 AS 29.06.450 AS 29.06.500 AS 44.33.812 ________________________

History

Eff. 1/9/2008, Register 185