# Alaska Stat. § 42.40.040: Vacancies

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.040

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 42.40.040
- **Heading:** Vacancies
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 42 / Chapter 42.40 / Section 42.40.040

## Text

(a) Except for the commissioner of commerce, community, and economic development and the commissioner of transportation and public facilities, a vacancy on the board is filled by appointment by the governor, and the appointment must be confirmed by the members of the legislature in joint session. Except as provided in AS 39.05.080 (4), a member appointed to fill a vacancy holds office for the balance of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed.

(b) A vacancy on the board does not impair the authority of a quorum of members to exercise the powers and perform the duties of the board.

(c) A member of the board whose term has expired shall serve until a successor has been appointed.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 42.40.010 Establishment of the corporation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.40.020 Board of directors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.40.030 Term of office.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.40.040 Vacancies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.40.050 Compensation and expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.40.060 Board officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.40.100 Management by the board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.100.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.40.110 Executive officers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.110.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.40.120 Delegation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.120.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.40.150 Meetings of the board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.150.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.40.160 Quorum and voting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.160.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.40.170 Executive sessions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.170.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.40.180 Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.180.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 42.40.190 Emergency rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T42_C42.40_S42.40.190.md)

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