Departments

Mayor's Office

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MISSION:

The Northwest Arctic Borough will improve quality of life for all residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The mayor is the chief executive officer of the borough. She shall act as ceremonial head of the borough, and sign documents on the borough’s behalf upon assembly authorization. The mayor shall:

Appoint borough employees and administrative officers, except as provided otherwise in NABC 2.40.030 and AS 14.14.060; he may hire necessary administrative assistants and may authorize an appointive administrative officer to appoint, suspend or remove subordinates in his department;
Suspend or remove by written order borough employees and administrative officers, except as provided otherwise in NABC 2.40.030 and AS 14.14.060;
Supervise enforcement of borough law;
Prepare the annual budget and capital improvement program for the assembly;
Execute the budget and capital program as adopted;
Make monthly financial reports to the assembly on borough finances and operations;
Report to the assembly at the end of each fiscal year on the finances and administrative activities of the borough;
Prepare and make available for public distribution an annual report on borough affairs;
Serve as borough personnel officer unless the assembly authorizes her to appoint a personnel officer;
Execute other powers and duties specified in AS Title 29 or lawfully prescribed by the assembly. (Ord. 95-02 § 6, 1995; Code 1986 § 2.16.010)
Direct and supervise the business of the borough to assure that all ordinances and resolutions are executed;
Sign the special assessment rolls;
Act as ex officio chairman of the board of adjustment for matters of building and zoning regulations of the borough;
Act as ex officio chairman of the board of equalization for matters of taxation and special assessments. (Code 1986 § 2.16.020)

STRATEGIC GOALS IN 2009:

In accordance with the Northwest Arctic Borough’s Strategic Plan (NWAB 09 Vision Navigation Chart), the borough is working on the following strategic goals in 2009:

Caring for our People:

Youth involvement plan developed and implemented for Commissions
Ways to introduce and expand Inupiat language/culture within schools and whole communities explored
Website up and running
Plan developed to deal with improved bandwidth
External service communication or ad plan in place
Website content completed

Caring for our Communities:

CIAP grant proposals submitted
AML training conducted for board and elected officials
CIAP grants applications coordination in place

Caring for our Environment:

CIAP proposals to fund
Investigate the process for Statehood as a leveraging strategy

Caring for our Organization:

NWALT partnership projects identified
Improved communication reporting process developed for Assembly and Borough staff
Regular and efficient entire staff meetings conducted
Technology plan developed and implemented
PILT agreement renegotiated with TCAK
Ideas for use of Inupiaq language within meetings and workplace developed and implemented
Develop and implement a mentoring program
NWALT communication plan to the region implemented

MAYOR'S STAFF:

Siikauraq Martha Whiting
Borough Mayor
(907)442-2500 Ex 101
mwhiting @ nwabor.org

Kristen Walker
Assistant to the Mayor / Youth Developmental Specialist
(907)442-2500 Ex 102
kwalker @ nwabor.org

Sharon Milbocker
Information Coordinator/Assistant to the Mayor
(907)442-2500 Ex 155
smilbocker @ nwabor.org

Annabelle Alvite
Grants & Community Development
(907)442-2500 Ex 119
aalvite @ nwabor.org