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Alaska Statutes Title 29. Municipal Government § 29.20.250. Powers and duties of mayor

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(a) If a municipality has not adopted a manager plan of government, the mayor is the chief administrator and the mayor has the same powers and duties as those of a manager under AS 29.20.500.

(b) The mayor may take part in the discussion of a matter before the governing body.  The mayor may not vote, except that the mayor of a first class city or the mayor of a borough with a manager form of government may vote in the case of a tie.  The mayor of a second class city, as a council member, may vote on all matters.

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