Alaska Administrative Code Title 19 - Community And Regional Affairs
Here’s a structured overview of Title 19 AAC – Community and Regional Affairs in the Alaska Administrative Code:
📘 Overview of Title 19 AAC
Title 19 governs state-level community and regional affairs. Much of it has been reorganized since 1999 when the Department of Community and Regional Affairs was restructured (law.cornell.edu).
Core sections include:
Part 1 – Local Boundary Commission (Ch. 05–20): rules for municipal boundary changes, annexations, mergers, dissolutions (law.cornell.edu).
Parts 2–5 (Ch. 30–97): various programs covering municipal aid, rural development, housing, and community planning—but most have been deleted or relocated:
Part 2: Municipal and Regional Assistance – deleted (law.cornell.edu)
Part 3: Rural Development Division – deleted
Part 4: Housing Assistance Program – deleted
Part 5: Division of Community Planning – relocated
🏛️ Part 1 – Local Boundary Commission
Contains Chapters 05–20:
Ch. 05: Standards for boundary changes (annexation, incorporation, merger).
Ch. 10: Municipal boundary change procedures.
Ch. 15 & 20: Reorganized under Ch. 10—these cover local actions like petitions and hearings (regulations.justia.com).
These rules establish the formal process by which municipalities alter their boundaries, including petitions, notices, hearings, approval standards, and post-approval recording.
🔄 Reorganization & Relocation
Following Chapter 58, SLA 1999, many Title 19 responsibilities were moved to other departments:
Department of Commerce, Community & Economic Development – now in 3 AAC
Department of Education & Early Development – 4 AAC
Department of Labor & Workforce Development – 8 AAC (law.cornell.edu)
Title 19 now exists primarily as a set of boundary-related regulations under Part 1, with the rest maintained elsewhere or removed.
✅ Practical Takeaway
When referencing Title 19 AAC, focus on Local Boundary Commission rules governing municipal changes.
For municipal grant programs, rural development, housing, or planning regulations, consult the relevant current Title where those duties now reside (3 AAC, 4 AAC, or 8 AAC).
📚 Research & Compliance Tips
For the latest Title 19 boundary regulations, refer to the State of Alaska’s Regulations Register or the official 3 AAC for relocated material (aws.state.ak.us).
Archived content for deleted or moved chapters isn’t enforceable, but may provide historical context.
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