Section 3.195.900. Definitions.

In this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise,  
		(1) "commissioner" means the commissioner of commerce, community and economic development;  
		(2) "community" means  
			(A) a borough within the meaning given in AS 29.71.800(3);  
			(B) a city within the meaning given in AS 29.71.800(4);  
			(C) a municipality within the meaning given in AS 29.71.800(13);  
			(D) the Annette Island Reserve established by 25 U.S.C. 495 for the Metlakatla Indian Community; or  
			(E) an unincorporated community;  
		(3) "department" means the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development;  
		(4) "governing body" means  
			(A) a governing body within the meaning given in AS 29.71.800(10), for a municipality defined in AS 29.71.800(13);  
			(B) the council for the community defined in (2)(D) of this section; or  
			(C) a village council or the board of directors of an incorporated nonprofit entity, for an unincorporated community;  
		(5) "village council" means  
			(A) a council organized under 25 U.S.C. 476 (sec. 16 of the Indian Reorganization Act);  
			(B) a traditional village council recognized by the United States as eligible for federal aid to Indians; or  
			(C) a council recognized by the commissioner under 3 AAC 190.110 - 3 AAC 190.150.  

Authorities

44.33.020

Notes

Reference

3 AAC 195.110

Authority

AS 44.33.020 ________________________

History

Eff. 6/30/2008, Register 187; am 11/23/2008, Register 188