Purpose

Administrative hearing officers shall have jurisdiction over the following: appeals of a Planning Commission decision pursuant to WMC Title 16; classification, written orders and forfeiture of animals pursuant to WMC Title 7; and code of ethics violations and complaints filed alleging code of ethics violations pursuant to WMC Chapter 2.01.

Authority

WMC Chapter 2.76.

Qualifications

An administrative hearing officer shall be an attorney duly licensed to practice law in the state of Alaska, or have training and experience in arbitration, mediation, or contract law, and must also have knowledge of, or an ability to comprehend, for the purposes of the proposed hearing, Wasilla Municipal Code Title 7 and/or 16 and principles of due process, and, for an appeal of a planning commission decision, general land use regulation and some familiarity with the development of the city. An administrative hearing officer shall hold no other appointed or elected office or position with the city.

Application

Interested persons must complete and return an application to the Office of the City Clerk.

Appointment

Administrative Hearing Officers are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council.

Term

Terms are three-years with no term limits.

Compensation

The rate of compensation for an Administrative Hearing Officer is set by resolution.

Roster of Appointees

Joseph N. Levesque (Term Expires December 2025)

Contact us:
City of Wasilla
Office of the City Clerk
290 E. Herning Avenue
Wasilla, AK 99654
Phone: 907.373.9090
Email: clerk@cityofwasilla.gov 

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