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Board Facts
Board Name
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Department
Status
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Description
The board consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor for 3-year terms each. Members include: A representative from the University of Alaska, Three representatives, each from a local government in a separate seismically active region of the state; a representative from the Department of Natural Resources; a representative of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs; a representative from an appropriate federal agency; a representative of the insurance industry; and 3 members of the public who are expert in the fields of geology, seismology, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, emergency services, or planning. Six members constitute a quorum.
Function
The commission shall recommend goals and priorities for seismic hazard mitigation to the public and private sectors; recommend policies to the Governor and Legislature, including needed research, mapping, and monitoring programs; offer advice on coordinating disaster preparedness and seismic hazard mitigation activities of government at all levels, review the practices for recovery and reconstruction after a major earthquake, and recommend improvements to mitigate losses from similar future events; gather analyze and disseminate information on seismic hazard mitigation; establish and maintain necessary working relationships with public and private agencies; review predictions and warnings issued by the federal government and appropriate organizations and suggest appropriate responses; review proposed seismic hazard notifications and information from state agencies and evaluate possible socioeconomic consequences and recommend that the Governor issue formal seismic hazard notifications when appropriate and advise state and local agencies of appropriate responses.
Special Facts
A vacancy is filled for the unexpired term.
Other Compensation
Board Meets
Requirements
Financial Disclosure Required
No
Yes
Legislative Confirmation Required
No
Yes
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