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| General Division
| Date
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Alaska Community Directory 2008
| 2008
| DCRA |
Research & Analysis |
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Alaska's Rural Population and School Population Trends
| 2009
| Brigitta Windisch-Cole, R&A |
Brigitta Windisch-Cole |
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Chapter 161 Bulk Fuel Bridge Loan Revolving Fund
| 2008
| Director's Office |
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Division of Community Advocacy Annual Report, January 2008
| 2008
| Director's Office |
Jennie Starkey |
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| Local Government
| Date
| Author |
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A Plain English Guide to Alaska Drinking Water and Wastewater Regulations
| 2002
| Peter McKay, DCBD, DCED & HDR Alaska |
Elizabeth Manfred |
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A Plain English Guide to Sanitation Utility Accounting
| 2004
| Turnagain Press, DCRA, RUBA |
Elizabeth Manfred |
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A Primer for City Council Members
| 2004
| Michael Black |
Elizabeth Manfred |
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Alaska Taxable 2008
| 2008
| Steve Van Sant, DCRA, DCED |
Steve Van Sant |
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An Agency Guide to Community Tax Issues
| 2008
| Commerce, DCRA |
Elizabeth Manfred |
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Budget Forms FY2009 - Excel
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| DCRA |
Bill Rolfzen |
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City Budget Manual Fiscal Year 2009
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| DCRA |
Bill Rolfzen |
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Community/Borough Map
| 2008
| George Plumley, Cartographer, DCCED, DCRA |
George Plumley |
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FY 2008 Certified Financial Statement - Excel
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| DCRA |
Bill Rolfzen |
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FY 2008 Manual for Certified Financial Statement
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| DCRA |
Bill Rolfzen |
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Lien Watch: January-February 2009 Update
| 2009
| DCRA |
Ann Marbourg |
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Lien Watch: March-April 2009 Update
| 2009
| DCRA |
Ann Marbourg |
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Local Government in Alaska
| 2004
| LBC, Commerce, DCRA |
Jennifer Abbot |
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Mayor's Handbook: A Primer for Small City Mayors
| 2003
| Peter Freer, LGS |
Janice Crawford |
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Middle Kuskokwim Regional Government Study
| 2007
| SOA |
Ruth St. Amour |
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Model Financial Record Keeping System
| 1994
| Mike Black, RUBA, DCBD, DCED |
Janice Crawford |
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Municipal Elections Questions Handbook
| 2003
| Gina Shirey-Potts, LGS, DCRA, DCED |
Janice Crawford |
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Non-Profit Community Association Handbook
| 2003
| Mike Black, LGS, DCRA, DCED |
Janice Crawford |
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Rural Governance Commission - Final Report
| 1999
| Alaska Commission on Rural Governance & Empowerment |
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Title 29 of Alaska Statutes (Municipal Government) - 2008
| 2008
| Alaska Statutes |
Jennie Starkey |
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| Local Boundary Commission
| Date
| Author |
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Article 2 Standards for Incorporation of Boroughs
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| LBC, DCBD, DCED |
Jennifer Abbot |
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Article X of the Alaska Constitution - Local Government
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| Alaska Constitution |
Jennifer Abbot |
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Background on Annexation of Territory to Cities
| 2000
| LBC, DCBD, DCED |
Jennifer Abbot |
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Background on Boroughs in Alaska
| 2000
| LBC, DCBD, DCED |
Jennifer Abbot |
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Differences Among Home Rule, 1st Class, 2nd Class and 3rd Class Boroughs
| 1994
| LBC, DCBD, DCED |
Jennifer Abbot |
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Home Rule Municipalities in Alaska: Maximum Local Self-Government
| 2000
| LBC, DCBD, DCED |
Jennifer Abbot |
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Local Boundary Commission Annual Report - January 2007
| 2007
| LBC |
Jennifer Abbot |
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Model Borough Boundary Study
| 1997
| LBC, DCBD, DCED |
Jennifer Abbot |
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Planning and Preparing Proposals for Annexation to Cities
| 2000
| LBC, DCBD, DCED |
Jennifer Abbot |
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Procedures for City Annexation
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| LBC, DCBD, DCED |
Jennifer Abbot |
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Procedures for Incorporation of a Borough or Unified Municipality
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| LBC, DCBD, DCED |
Jennifer Abbot |
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School Consolidation: Public Policy Considerations and a Review of Opportunities for Consolidation
| 2004
| LBC & Dept. of Education (per Legislative Directive) |
Jennifer Abbot |
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Unorganized Areas of Alaska That Meet Borough Incorporation Standards
| 2003
| LBC (per Chapter 53, SLA 2002) |
Jennifer Abbot |
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| Planning
| Date
| Author |
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Alaska Planning Commission Handbook
| 2003
| Peter McKay, DCBD, DCED |
Peter McKay |
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Alaska Sanitation Planning Guide for Small Communities
| 1999
| Peter McKay, DCBD, DCED |
Scott Ruby |
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Alaska Sanitation Planning Guide for Small Communities - Technical Appendices
| 1999
| Peter McKay, DCBD, DCED |
Scott Ruby |
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Business Planning for Rural Alaska Utilities
| 2003
| Wilson & Wilson CPAs |
Elizabeth Manfred |
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Capital Project Management Handbook
| 2001
| Peter McKay, DCBD, DCED |
Janice Crawford |
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Community Planning Resources
| 2004
| Denali Commission |
Peter McKay |
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Floodplain Management Quick Guide
| 2003
| Christy Miller |
Taunnie Boothby |
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Getting Started on ANCSA 14(c)(3): A Basic Guide for City and Village Councils
| 2004
| Keith Jost, Land Mgmt, DCCED |
Janice Crawford |
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Model Ordinances for the Acquisition, Management and Disposal of Municipal Lands
| 1988
| Rick Elliott, Land Mgmt, DCRA |
Keith Jost |
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Planning Powers for Alaska Communities
| 2008
| Sally Cox DCRA,DCCED |
Sally Russell Cox |
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Understanding and Evaluating Erosion Problems
| 1998
| Woodward-Clyde Consultants |
Sally Cox |
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Village Land Reconveyance Planning - A Handbook on ANCSA Section 14(c)
| 1991
| The Alaska Native Foundation |
Keith Jost |
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What is Site Control? ...and why is it important
| 2004
| Keith Jost, Land Mgmt, DCCED |
Janice Crawford |
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| Grants
| Date
| Author |
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Application Handbook (FFY06)
| 2004
| Grant Section, DCRA, DCED |
Jill Davis |
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Grant Recipient Construction Manual (17M)
| 1995
| Grants Section |
Grants Section |
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Grant Training Manual
| 2000
| Grant Section, DCED |
Melanie Greer |
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Labor Standards Guide - 2009 Revision
| 2009
| DCCED |
Janet Davis |
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National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPRA 2009 Annual Report)
| 2009
| Grant Section, DCRA, DCED |
Janet Davis |
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| Economic Development
| Date
| Author |
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A Customs Guide to Alaska Native Arts
| 2002
| Ruth St. Amour, DCBD, DCED |
Ruth St. Amour |
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Alaska Economic Performance Report 2006
| 2007
| Jennifer Abbott, OED |
Jennie Starkey |
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Alaska Salmon Industry Baseline Study
| 2003
| Joe Mehrkens, Greg Fisk, Debbie McBride |
Office of Econ Dev |
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Economic Development Resource Guide (EDRG)
| 2008
| Eric Caldwell, Research Analyst I/II/III |
Jennie Starkey |
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Job Training Attitude Survey - Western Alaska Fisheries Disaster Region
| 2001
| Michael Cushing, Research, DCBD, DCED |
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Official Student Information Guide to Alaska
| 2001
| Tourism, DCBD, DCED |
Office of Econ Dev |
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Small Business Quick Reference Guide - Arts & Crafts
| 2004
| Ruth St. Amour, DCRA, DCED |
Ruth St. Amour |
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Small Business Quick Reference Guide to Ecotourism
| 2003
| Dru Garson, DCBD, DCED |
Office of Econ Dev |
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Starting a Small Business
| 2005
| Ruth St. Amour, DCRA, DCED |
Ruth St. Amour |
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The Alaska Tourism Satellite Account: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Economic Contribution of Travel & Tourism
| 2004
| Global Insight |
Office of Econ Dev |
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Western Alaska Diversification Strategy: Local Decisions About Local Economies
| 2002
| Ruth St. Amour, DCBD, DCED |
Ruth St. Amour |
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| Research and Analysis
| Date
| Author |
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Chenega Bay, Alaska: Community Survey Report
| 2007
| Nicole Grewe, Eric Caldwell, DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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City of Gustavus: Three-Year Anniversary Review
| 2008
| Nicole Grewe, Eric Caldwell, DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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Current Community Conditions: Fuel Prices Across Alaska - Fall-Winter 2006 Update
| 2007
| Nicole Grewe,DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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Current Community Conditions: Fuel Prices Across Alaska - June 2007 Update
| 2007
| Nicole Grewe,DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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Current Community Conditions: Fuel Prices Across Alaska - November 2005
| 2005
| Nicole Grewe,DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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Current Community Conditions: Fuel Prices Across Alaska - November 2007 Update
| 2008
| Nicole Grewe,DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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Current Community Conditions: Fuel Prices Across Alaska - November 2008 Update
| 2008
| Nicole Grewe,DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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Current Community Conditions: Fuel Prices Across Alaska - September 2006 Supplement
| 2006
| Nicole Grewe,DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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Current Community Conditions: Fuel Prices Across Alaska, July 2008 Supplemental
| 2008
| Nicole Grewe, Eric Caldwell, DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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Current Community Conditions: Fuel Prices Across Alaska, June 2008 Update
| 2008
| Nicole Grewe, Eric Caldwell, DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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Current Community Conditions: Fuel Prices Across Southeast, November 2005 to June 2008 Summary
| 2008
| Nicole Grewe, Eric Caldwell, DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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Current Community Conditions: Fuel Prices Across Southeast, November 2005 to October 2008 Summary
| 2008
| Nicole Grewe, Eric Caldwell, DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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Elfin Cove, Alaska: Community Survey Report
| 2006
| Nicole Grewe, Eric Caldwell, DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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Gustavus, Alaska: 2008 Community Survey Report
| 2008
| Nicole Grewe, Eric Caldwell, DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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Mini-Grant Program: Community Impact and Program Evaluation
| 2006
| Nicole Grewe, Eric Caldwell, DCCED, DCRA |
Jennie Starkey |
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Rural Utlity Business Advisor Program Evaluation July 2007
| 2007
| Nicole Grewe, Eric Caldwell, DCCED, DCRA
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Jennie Starkey |