AS 29.45.200: Board of equalization.

(a) The governing body shall appoint one or more boards of equalization for the purpose of hearing an appeal from a determination of the assessor. An appointed board shall be composed of not less than three persons, who shall be members of the governing body, municipal residents, or a combination of members of the governing body and residents. The governing body shall by ordinance establish the qualifications for membership. The governing body may by ordinance appoint itself to sit as a board of equalization.

(b) The board of equalization is governed in its proceedings by rules adopted by ordinance that are consistent with general rules of administrative procedure. The board may alter an assessment of a lot only pursuant to an appeal filed as to the particular lot.

(c) Notwithstanding other provisions in this section, a determination of the assessor as to whether property is taxable under law may be appealed directly to the superior court.