Alaska Statutes Title 38. Public Land § 38.06.040. Powers and duties of the board

(1) in accordance with the criteria set out in AS 38.06.070, develop a plan for the wise development of the state's oil and gas royalty interests; the plan of development shall be consistent with

(2) hold public hearings on proposed sales, exchanges, or other disposals of royalty oil or gas to determine whether the proposals comply with AS 38.06.070;

(3) examine proposed sales, exchanges, or other disposal of, and recommend to the legislature that it approve or disapprove a proposed sale, exchange, or other disposal of

(4) recommend to the commissioner of natural resources the conditions relating to the sale, delivery, transportation, refining, or processing of oil or gas which the commissioner may include in the offer and sale of oil or gas obtained by the state as royalty under AS 38.05.182.

(1) direct the commissioner of natural resources to solicit development plans or bids consistent with the criteria set out in AS 38.06.070 for

(2) employ an executive director, and contract for the services of professionals, persons with knowledge of economics and other disciplines, and persons with technical skills who may be necessary to assist the board in the exercise of its powers and duties; and

(3) adopt regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act (AS 44.62) that are necessary for the exercise of its powers and duties.