Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 18.80.060 (2026)
Powers and duties of the commission
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Sec. 18.80.060. Powers and duties of the commission.
(a) In addition to the other powers and duties prescribed by this chapter, the commission shall
(1) appoint an executive director approved by the governor;
(2) hire other administrative staff as may be necessary to the commission's function;
(3) exercise general supervision and direct the activities of the executive director and other administrative staff;
(4) accept complaints under AS 18.80.100;
(5) study the problems of discrimination in all or specific fields of human relationships, foster through community effort or goodwill, cooperation and conciliation among the groups and elements of the population of the state, and publish results of investigations and research as in its judgment will tend to eliminate discrimination because of race, religion, color, national ancestry, physical or mental disability, age, sex, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood;
(6) make an overall assessment, at least once every three years, of the progress made toward equal employment opportunity by every department of state government; results of the assessment shall be included in the annual report made under AS 18.80.150.
(b) In addition to other powers and duties prescribed by this chapter, the commission may
(1) delegate to the executive director all powers and duties given it by this chapter except the duties and powers given it by AS 18.80.120 and 18.80.130;
(2) call upon the departments and agencies of the state, with the approval of the governor, for cooperation and assistance in carrying out this chapter;
(3) hold hearings under AS 18.80.120;
(4) establish the amount and manner of payment of fees for educational services, information, and materials that the commission provides to public and private organizations and other persons.
(c) A commissioner or an employee authorized by the commission may administer oaths, certify to all official acts, and issue subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum, and other process to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of testimony, records, papers, accounts, and documents in any inquiry, investigation, hearing, or proceeding before the commission in the state. The commission, a commissioner, or an employee authorized by the commission may petition a court of this state to enforce its subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum, and other process.
(a) In addition to the other powers and duties prescribed by this chapter, the commission shall
(1) appoint an executive director approved by the governor;
(2) hire other administrative staff as may be necessary to the commission's function;
(3) exercise general supervision and direct the activities of the executive director and other administrative staff;
(4) accept complaints under AS 18.80.100;
(5) study the problems of discrimination in all or specific fields of human relationships, foster through community effort or goodwill, cooperation and conciliation among the groups and elements of the population of the state, and publish results of investigations and research as in its judgment will tend to eliminate discrimination because of race, religion, color, national ancestry, physical or mental disability, age, sex, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, or parenthood;
(6) make an overall assessment, at least once every three years, of the progress made toward equal employment opportunity by every department of state government; results of the assessment shall be included in the annual report made under AS 18.80.150.
(b) In addition to other powers and duties prescribed by this chapter, the commission may
(1) delegate to the executive director all powers and duties given it by this chapter except the duties and powers given it by AS 18.80.120 and 18.80.130;
(2) call upon the departments and agencies of the state, with the approval of the governor, for cooperation and assistance in carrying out this chapter;
(3) hold hearings under AS 18.80.120;
(4) establish the amount and manner of payment of fees for educational services, information, and materials that the commission provides to public and private organizations and other persons.
(c) A commissioner or an employee authorized by the commission may administer oaths, certify to all official acts, and issue subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum, and other process to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of testimony, records, papers, accounts, and documents in any inquiry, investigation, hearing, or proceeding before the commission in the state. The commission, a commissioner, or an employee authorized by the commission may petition a court of this state to enforce its subpoenas, subpoenas duces tecum, and other process.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 8
cases, 1976–2018 · leading case: Alaska State Comm'n for Human Rights v. Anderson, 426 P.3d 956 (Alaska 2018).
Alaska State Comm'n for Human Rights v. Anderson, 426 P.3d 956 (Alaska 2018). “1 It will accept a complaint from any “person who is aggrieved by a discriminatory practice” prohibited by Title 18, Chapter 80, and its executive director may file a complaint “when a discriminatory practice comes to [her] attention.”
Hotel, Motel, Restaurant, Constr. Camp Employees & Bartenders Union Local 879 v. Thomas, 551 P.2d 942 (Alaska 1976). “AS 18.80.060(a)(1). 6 . AS 18.80.060(a)(5), AS 18.”
Adams v. Pipeliners Union 798, 699 P.2d 343 (Alaska 1985). “AS 18.80.060(a). In view of the Executive Director's potential conflict of interest, and of the remedial nature of AS 18.”
Brause v. State, Dep't of Health & Soc. Servs., 21 P.3d 357 (Alaska 2001). “See AS 18.80.060, 200, .210, .220, .240, .250.”
Johnson v. State, 607 P.2d 944 (Alaska 1980). “AS 18.80.060(a)(5) provides that the Commission may *949 study the problems of discrimination in all or specific fields of human relationships, and foster through community effort or goodwill, cooperation and conciliation among the groups and elements of the population of the…”
Barnica v. Kenai Peninsula Borough Sch. Dist., 46 P.3d 974 (Alaska 2002). “[41] AS 18.80.060, .100-.110. [42] Gilmer, 500 U.”
Parson v. State, Dept. of Revenue, 189 P.3d 1032 (Alaska 2008). “[11] See AS 18.80.060(a)(4), (b)(3); AS 18.80.100.”
Brause v. State, Dept. of H. & Ss, 21 P.3d 357 (Alaska 2001). “That statute uses the same terms "marital status" and "changes in marital status" as other statutes in the chapter prohibiting discrimination, including AS 18.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.80.060(a) — 1 case
Adams v. Pipeliners Union 798, 699 P.2d 343 (Alaska 1985). “AS 18.80.060(a). In view of the Executive Director's potential conflict of interest, and of the remedial nature of AS 18.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.80.060(a)(1) — 1 case
Hotel, Motel, Restaurant, Constr. Camp Employees & Bartenders Union Local 879 v. Thomas, 551 P.2d 942 (Alaska 1976). “AS 18.80.060(a)(1). 6 . AS 18.80.060(a)(5), AS 18.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.80.060(a)(4) — 1 case
Parson v. State, Dept. of Revenue, 189 P.3d 1032 (Alaska 2008). “[11] See AS 18.80.060(a)(4), (b)(3); AS 18.80.100.”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.80.060(a)(5) — 2 cases
Hotel, Motel, Restaurant, Constr. Camp Employees & Bartenders Union Local 879 v. Thomas, 551 P.2d 942 (Alaska 1976). “AS 18.80.060(a)(1). 6 . AS 18.80.060(a)(5), AS 18.”
Johnson v. State, 607 P.2d 944 (Alaska 1980). “AS 18.80.060(a)(5) provides that the Commission may *949 study the problems of discrimination in all or specific fields of human relationships, and foster through community effort or goodwill, cooperation and conciliation among the groups and elements of the population of the…”
— Alaska Stat. § 18.80.060(c) — 1 case
Alaska State Comm'n for Human Rights v. Anderson, 426 P.3d 956 (Alaska 2018). “1 It will accept a complaint from any “person who is aggrieved by a discriminatory practice” prohibited by Title 18, Chapter 80, and its executive director may file a complaint “when a discriminatory practice comes to [her] attention.”
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