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Alaska Minerals Commission

Description

Eleven members who have at least five years experience in the various aspects of the state's mineral industries:

  • 5 members appointed by the governor (1 of whom must reside in a rural community);
  • 3 members appointed by the president of the senate;
  • 3 members appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

Function

The commission shall make recommendations to the governor and to the legislature on ways to mitigate the constraints, including governmental constraints, on development of minerals, including coal, in the state.

Details

Board Identification Number

Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development

Authority

AS 44.33.431; Chapter 71, SLA 88

Status

Active

Sunset Date

June 30, 2034.

Requirements

No legislative confirmation or financial disclosure required

Prohibitions

None

Term

No defined term

Chair

No provision

Special Facts

Each member serves at pleasure of appointing authority.

Compensation

Standard Travel and Per Diem.

Meetings

As Called By Chair.

Commission Members

Alaska Minerals Commission

Name Appointed Reappointed
Beebe, Kyle (Juneau)
Public/House
03/24/2018
DeFreest, Jeff (Douglas)
Public/Senate
12/7/2020
Fernandez, Enric (Anchorage)(Chair)
Public/Senate
02/01/2021
Illig, Peter (Anchorage)
Public/Senate
05/03/2019 02/25/2022
Kennedy, Chris (Fairbanks)
Public/Governor
01/04/2022
Kuhns, Tisha (Anchorage)
Public/Governor
05/04/2020 12/01/2022
Ross, Victor (Wasilla)
Public/Governor
05/04/2020 12/01/2022
Seavey, Justin (Healy)(Vise-Chair)
Public/House
08/19/2021
Vacant ()
Public/Rural


Vacant ()
Public/Rural


Vacant ()
Public/Rural


Annual Report Public Notices

Notice of Public Meetings

The DCRA publishes notice of its meetings in compliance with the Open Meetings Act. Notice of public meetings is published on the Alaska Online Public Notice System and https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/dcra/DCRANotices.aspx.

Revised 10/30/2024