Juneau Superior Court Judge Phillip Pallenberg
Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - The case of the Alaska Legislative Council versus Dunleavy was heard by Juneau Superior Court Judge Phillip Pallenberg Wednesday.
The council objects to the governor's appointments of various commissioners that they haven't confirmed. The governor has said he believes the commissioners could continue to serve without legislative approval.
Judge Pallenberg anticipates making a quick decision and possibly as soon as Thursday.
A statement issued by the council states it decided to pursue the litigation to protect the rule of law, the constitutional separation of powers, and the sanctity of the legislative branch as well as its authority to write law and make public policy to hold the executive branch accountable when it violates its constitutional authority.