1. (a) In accordance with AS 29.05.011(a)(4), the population of a proposed city must be sufficiently large and stable to support the proposed city government. In this regard, the commission may consider relevant factors, including

   1. (1) census enumerations;
   2. (2) durations of residency;
   3. (3) historical population patterns;
   4. (4) seasonal population changes;
   5. (5) age distributions;
   6. (6) contemporary and historical public school enrollment data; and
   7. (7) nonconfidential data from the Department of Revenue regarding applications under AS 43.23 for permanent fund dividends.
2. (b) To become a first class or home rule city, the territory proposed for incorporation must have a population of at least 400 permanent residents.

(Eff. 7/31/92, Register 123; am 5/19/2002, Register 162; am 1/9/2008, Register 185)