Our mission to strengthen Alaska’s local governments remains at the forefront of our work, and the services we offer reflect a wide range of needs identified by our members. Some of these services are broadly applied, while others are offered on a contract basis but available to all members. 

Member Support: Our staff provide technical assistance, share information with members regularly via email, and assist members in working through issues relating to the State or stakeholders in their community. We produce two publications a year: our annual Salary and Benefits Survey, and the Municipal Officials Directory. 

Advocacy: Our members, board of directors, legislative committee, and lobbying team determine our approach and response to federal and state policy. 

Conferences: We host four annual conferences for members:

• Summer Legislative Conference: Members identify priorities that will shape our legislative agenda, position statement, and resolution development
• Infrastructure Symposium: Prepares Alaskans to take advantage of upcoming federal funding opportunities.
• Annual Local Government Conference: Brings together 1000+ municipal officials and staff.
• Winter Legislative Conference: Members have the opportunity to visit the Capitol and hear directly from agency and legislative officials.

Programs: our staff are working on a number of projects relating to infrastructure, transportation, and energy in member communities.

Shared Services help members build capacity through access to specialized services at rates based on the true cost of delivery. Our Shared Services are loosely divided into the following categories: 

• Financial Success: services that support members in investing, managing, and collecting funds
• Employee Benefits: services that support municipal employees, such as insurance, retirement, and professional development
• Effective Operations: services that support members in day-to-day operations, such as unemployment insurance and strategic hiring