I, Bill Walker, Governor of the State of Alaska, under the authority of Article III, Sections 1 and 24 of the Alaska Constitution, and in accordance with AS 44.19.145(c), revoke Administrative Order No. 264 and reestablish the Alaska Military Force Advocacy and Structure Team (AMFAST).
Purpose and Duties of AMFAST
The mission of AMFAST is to provide recommendations to the Governor on how best to retain and build on the State of Alaska’s current military force capability and to advocate for the proposed strategies as outlined in the AMFAST short-term and long-term strategic plans developed under Administrative Order 253 and last updated under Administrative Order 264.
On or before November 2, 2015, the AMFAST team shall provide the Governor with a report that includes the following:
- A status update on the execution of AMFAST recommendations;
- Identification of current and future challenges and opportunities facing the State of Alaska’s current military force capability; and
- Recommended actions for 2015 and years following.
Composition and Chair of AMFAST
AMFAST includes the following members:
- Members representing the general public; and
- The Commissioner of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), or the Commissioner’s designee.
Administrative Support
DMVA shall provide administrative support to AMFAST. DMVA shall consult with other State agencies to obtain information on topics within their expertise, and DMVA shall work with AMFAST to determine assignments to other State agencies to the extent allowed by law and consistent with this Order.
General Provisions
AMFAST members do not receive compensation as members of the team. Members of AMFAST are entitled to per diem and travel expenses in the same manner permitted for members of State boards and commissions.
AMFAST may use teleconferencing and other electronic means, to the extent practicable, in order to gain the widest public participation at minimum cost.
At times and locations to be determined by the chair, AMFAST may also convene public meetings to present information and receive comments.
Meetings of AMFAST shall be conducted in accordance with AS 44.62.310 and 44.62.312 (open meetings of governmental bodies).
Records of AMFAST are subject to inspection and copying as public records under AS 40.25.110 – 40.25.220.
AMFAST expires on December 31, 2015.
Transition
Members of AMFAST appointed under former Administrative Order No. 264 continue to serve as members of AMFAST as established under this Order. The Governor may appoint additional members representing the general public to AMFAST as the Governor considers necessary.
Revocation
Administrative Order No. 264 is revoked.
This Order takes effect immediately.
Dated at Juneau, Alaska, this 29th day of January, 2015
/s/Bill Walker
Governor
