Sec. 41.41.070. - Authority staff. - Alaska Statutes

(a) The board may employ and determine the salary of a chief executive officer.

(b) The chief executive officer may, with the approval of the board, select and employ additional staff as necessary.

(c) An employee of the authority, including the chief executive officer, may not be a member of the board. The chief executive officer and the other employees of the board are in the exempt service under AS 39.25.110.

(d) In addition to its employees, the authority may contract for and engage the services of bond counsel, consultants, experts, and financial advisors the authority considers necessary for the purpose of developing information, furnishing advice, or conducting studies, investigations, hearings, or other proceedings.