3 AAC 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.

Notes

3 AAC 110.333

Eff. 1/9/2008, Register 185

Authority: Art. X, sec. 1,

AS 29.05.031

AS 29.06.450

AS 29.06.500

AS 44.33.812

Ak Const.

Art. X, sec. 3,

Ak Const.

Art. X, sec. 12,

Ak Const.