Section 3.190.130. Priorities among entities eligible for official recognition.  


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  • 	(a)  If more than one entity is determined by the commissioner to be eligible under the standards for recognition in 3 AAC 190.120, then, as a general rule, the commissioner will give preference among eligible entities according to the following, in descending order of priority:  
    		(1) a traditional village council, as defined in 3 AAC 190.990;  
    		(2) a village council organized under the Indian Reorganization Act (Act of June 13, 1934, 48 Stat. 984, as amended);  
    		(3) a joint village entity consisting of representatives of more than one existing local entity or group for the specific purpose of functioning as a recognized village entity under this chapter;  
    		(4) any other entity meeting the minimum eligibility requirements of 3 AAC 190.120.  
    	(b)  If no entity listed in (a) of this section has been recognized under 3 AAC 190.110 then the commissioner will hold a meeting or referendum of village residents, to ascertain the views of the residents under 3 AAC 190.210 - 3 AAC 190.290.  
    

Authorities

44.33.755

Notes


Authority
AS 44.33.755(b)
History
Eff. 9/21/79, Register 71; am 11/19/88, Register 108