Sec. 04.06.070. - Appointment and removal of director. - Alaska Statutes

The governor shall appoint a director to serve as the executive officer of the board. The board may remove the director at its pleasure, and the governor may remove the director for misconduct, misfeasance, or malfeasance in office. The governor may not remove the director unless the director is given a copy of the charges and afforded an opportunity to be publicly heard, in person or by counsel, in defense against the charges upon at least 10 days' notice. If the director is removed for cause, the governor shall file with the lieutenant governor a complete statement of all charges made against the director and the findings based on the charges, together with a complete record of any hearing.