If there is more than one qualified entity within a community in the unorganized borough that will agree to receive and spend the community assistance payment under AS 29.60.865, the department shall determine which entity is to receive the payment. In making this determination, the department shall consider factors relevant to achieving the public purpose of the payment, including
(1) the administrative capability of each village council or incorporated nonprofit entity, including past performance on any previous grant awards, bulk fuel loans under AS 42.45.250 - 42.45.299, or any other financial aid provided by the state or federal government; (2) for each incorporated nonprofit entity, whether the entity has articles of incorporation and a certificate of incorporation in good standing under AS 10.20;(3) the ability of each village council or incorporated nonprofit entity to manage its debt and other finances, including whether amounts due to the United States Internal Revenue Service are timely paid;(4) the degree to which each village council or incorporated nonprofit entity is representative of the community; and(5) the purpose for which each village council or incorporated nonprofit entity intends to spend the community assistance payment. Eff. 5/15/2008, Register 186; am 10/8/2008, Register 188; am 12/22/2017,Register 224, January 2018Authority:AS 29.60.865
AS 44.33.020