# Alaska Stat. § 31.05.005: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission created

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.005

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 31.05.005
- **Heading:** Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission created
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 31 / Chapter 31.05 / Section 31.05.005

## Text

(a) There is created as an independent quasi-judicial agency of the state the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission, composed of three commissioners appointed by the governor and confirmed by the legislature in joint session. In making appointments to the commission under AS 31.05.009 and this subsection, the governor shall consider and give preference to a person who demonstrates experience in oil and gas operations in the state.

(b) The governor shall designate one member of the commission as chair of the commission. This member shall serve as chair for a term of four years, but may not be appointed for successive terms as chair of the commission.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 31.05.005 Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission created.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.005.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 31.05.007 Term of office; vacancy; removal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.007.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 31.05.009 Qualifications of members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.009.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 31.05.011 Quorum.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.011.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 31.05.013 Oath of office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.013.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 31.05.015 Compensation of members of the commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.015.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 31.05.017 Principal office; seal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.017.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 31.05.021 Legal counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.021.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 31.05.023 Commission staff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.023.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 31.05.025 Conflict of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.025.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 31.05.026 Relationship to Department of Natural Resources.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.026.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 31.05.027 Land subject to commission's authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.027.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 31.05.030 Powers and duties of commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 31.05.032 Certification of gas storage capacity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T31_C31.05_S31.05.032.md)

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