Governor Sean Parnell has sent the names of 80 Alaskans to the Alaska Legislature for confirmation. The people, who live in communities all over the state, were appointed by the governor to various state offices, boards and commissions.

Top on the list is Parnell’s recent appointment for state Attorney General, Michael Geraghty, of Anchorage, who was appointed the first of February.

Alaska Attorney General Designee Michael Geraghty, of Anchorage

Parnell said in a press release that he was pleased to present the 60 names to the legislature and is proud of the people who stepped up to serve the public.

Service on a board or commission, said Parnell, provides an opportunity for Alaskans to take ownership of their government.”

Last week’s appointments include a range of boards and commissions, from the Alaska State Board of Accountancy to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Commission.

While many of those appointed live in Anchorage, residency ranges far and wide from Ketchikan to Unalaska and Dillingham, to Fairbanks.

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Now, I’m not going to harp on this, but those of you who are regular listeners to The LegHead Report know that I’m always suggesting that you consider putting your name in for appointment to one of the state’s boards or commission.

This recent batch of 80 Alaskans is just a part of the many appointments made throughout the year. If you figure there are more than 100

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boards and commissions, and each has—oh say, eight members—that makes 800 total that get appointed or reappointed every three years or so.

That means—there’s a lot of opportunity out there for someone interested in having a direct say in state policy making.  As the governor said, it’s a great way for Alaskans to take ownership of their government.

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Resources:

Maggie’s Quick Tip:  If you ever go to look up info on Alaska Boards and Commissions…the tricky part to finding it on the state’s website is to look under “Office of the Governor”.

It’s easy to get lost in one department or another, each with its associated boards and commissions. But you want Office of the Governor which will lead you to all the various boards and commissions associated with the State of Alaska.

Press release from Governor Parnell’s office announcing appointments

List of Active Alaska boards and commissions and Fact Sheets on each – This page also contains links to rosters of members on each and the state’s website for each of the boards and commissions.

Information on Alaska boards and commissions

How to Apply by Fax or Mail

Send a completed boards and commissions application, a resume and a brief letter explaining your desire to serve the State of Alaska, to:

• Office of Governor Sean Parnell
  Attention: Jason Hooley, Director of Boards & Commissions
  P.O. Box 110001, Juneau, Alaska 99811-0001
• To contact the Boards and Commissions office
  By phone: (907) 269-7450
  By facsimile: (907) 269-7461
  By email: boards@alaska.gov

For more information, contact the staff of the Office of Boards and Commissions at (907) 269-7450 or at boards@alaska.gov.