BOARD: Alaska State Board of Public Accountancy

BOARD IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 001

DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEV

AUTHORITY: AS 08.04.010; Chapter 187, SLA 1960

STATUS: Active

SUNSET DATE: 6/30/2009

REQUIREMENTS: Legislative Confirmation

PROHIBITIONS: Cannot serve more than all or part of two consecutive terms.

TERM: 4 years

DESCRIPTION: 7 members appointed by Governor - 5 certified public accountants or public accountants (to be appointed members must hold current certificate or license and be eligible to receive permits under chapter); plus 2 public members (may not be employed by a person licensed under this chapter or business entity holding permit under chapter); must be at least 1-year Alaska resident; vacancies filled within 60 days; member serves until reappointed or replaced.

FUNCTION: Regulates and controls applications, licenses, and permits of accounting profession.

CHAIR: Selected by board.

SPECIAL FACTS: Serve at the pleasure of the Governor; board elects officers; quorum - majority; annual report to Governor. Members serve until a successor is appointed. An appointment to fill a vacancy is for the remainder of the unexpired term. A member who has served all or part of two successive terms may not be reappointed unless four years have elapsed since the person has last served.

COMPENSATION: Standard Travel and Per Diem. No additional compensation.

MEETINGS: At least 4 meetings per year; meetings are 2 days each.

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