# Alaska Stat. § 18.55.900: Ordinance may give corporation additional powers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.900

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 18.55.900
- **Heading:** Ordinance may give corporation additional powers
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 18 / Chapter 18.55 / Section 18.55.900

## Text

An ordinance adopted by the governing body of the municipality may authorize the corporation to exercise those powers that are necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of AS 18.55.480 — 18.55.960 including the power to: (1) investigate the dwelling conditions in the municipality in order to determine which dwellings are unfit for human habitation;

(2) administer oaths and affirmations, examine witnesses, and receive evidence;

(3) enter upon premises for the purpose of making examinations, if the entry is made in the manner that causes the least possible inconvenience to the person in possession, or, if entry is denied, obtain a court order for this purpose;

(4) appoint and fix the duties of the officers, agents, and employees that the corporation considers necessary to carry out the purposes of the ordinance; and

(5) delegate functions and powers under the ordinance to the officers, agents and employees whom the corporation designates.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.010 Purpose of AS 18.55.100 — 18.55.290.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.080 Members or employees prohibited from acquiring interest in projects.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.100 Powers of corporation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.100.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.110 Cooperation with and aid of federal government.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.110.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.120 Housing for low-income households.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.120.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.130 Qualifications of tenants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.130.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.140 Issuance of bonds, notes, and refunding bonds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.140.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.150 Security for bonds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.150.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.160 Limitation of liability on bonds.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.160.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.170 Exemption from taxes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.170.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.180 Issuance and sale of bonds and notes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.180.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.187 Independent financial advisor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.187.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.200 Additional powers to secure bonds or obligations under leases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.200.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 18.55.210 Right of obligee of corporation to bring action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T18_C18.55_S18.55.210.md)

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