(a) Notwithstanding AS 29.04.040, a first class city with a population of less than 400 based on the most recent decennial census conducted by the United States Bureau of the Census may be reclassified as a second class city if the council submits a written request to the Local Boundary Commission. (b) If the Local Boundary Commission verifies that the population of the city is less than 400 persons based on the most recent decennial census conducted by the United States Bureau of the Census, the Local Boundary Commission shall, within 30 days after receiving the request, notify the council that the city is eligible for reclassification as a second class city. (c) After the Local Boundary Commission notifies the council of the city's eligibility for reclassification, the council has 30 days to reject the reclassification. If the council rejects the reclassification, the council may not petition the department for reclassification for a period of one year after transmitting the rejection to the Local Boundary Commission. If the council does not reject the reclassification, the reclassification takes effect on the next occurrence of July 1 that is at least 60 days after the date of on to the Local Boundary Commission. If the council does not reject the reclassification, the reclassification takes effect on the next occurrence of July 1 that is at least 60 days after the date of notification of eligibility.
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