1. (a) A participating police department may not grant a person permanent status as a police officer unless the person has a current basic certificate issued by the council under 13 AAC 85.040.
2. (b) A participating police department may not employ a person as a police officer for more than 13 consecutive months unless the person has a current basic certificate issued by the council under 13 AAC 85.040, or unless an extension is granted under (c) of this section.
3. (c) The council may grant an extension for employment for longer than 13 months to allow a police officer to complete the necessary training based upon a written request for extension from the chief administrative officer of the participating police department. The council may grant an extension one time only, not to exceed six months.

(Eff. 8/19/73, Register 47; am 9/17/76, Register 59; am 8/10/80, Register 75; am 9/23/84, Register 91; am 8/8/90, Register 115; am 8/16/2000, Register 155; am 9/24/2016, Register 219)

Authority: AS 18.65.220, AS 18.65.240