Sec. 39.25.070. - Powers and duties of personnel board.
In addition to the other duties imposed by this chapter, the personnel board shall
(1) approve or disapprove amendments to the personnel rules in accordance with AS 39.25.140 ;
(2) consider and act upon recommendations for the extension of the partially exempt service and the classified service as provided in AS 39.25.130;
(3) hear and determine appeals by employees in the classified service as provided in AS 39.25.170 ;
(4) establish its own rules of procedure; two members constitute a quorum for the transaction of business and two affirmative votes are required for final action on matters acted upon by the board;
(5) elect a chair from its membership;
(6) have the power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, and compel the production of books and papers pertinent to a hearing authorized by this chapter;
(7) employ staff members, who shall be in the classified service;
(8) carry out its powers and duties under AS 39.52.