What is this notice about?
The Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Corrections, Jennifer Winkelman, has handed her authority to Jacob Wyckoff so he can decide an appeal filed by KTUU-TV Channel 2. KTUU is appealing the department's July 21, 2025 denial of its request for public records under the Alaska Public Records Act. The delegation took effect immediately and will end when the appeal is finished.
Why was this notice issued?
Under 2 Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) 96.345, the head of an agency decides appeals of denied public records requests. KTUU-TV Channel 2 appealed the department's July 21, 2025 denial of its request under the Alaska Public Records Act, AS 40.25.100 – 40.25.295, and the Commissioner delegated the decision to another person.
What action is being taken?
The Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Corrections is delegating her authority and duties under 2 AAC 96.345 to Jacob Wyckoff to decide KTUU-TV Channel 2's public records appeal. The delegation is effective immediately and expires when the appeal concludes.
Who is involved: KTUU-TV Channel 2 (appellant); Jennifer Winkelman, Commissioner, Alaska Department of Corrections; Jacob Wyckoff (person receiving the delegated authority)
How can the public respond?
This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.
Contact
Jennifer Winkelman
Alaska Department of Corrections
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Jul 21, 2025: Date of the department's denial of KTUU-TV Channel 2's public records request
- Oct 9, 2025: Delegation of authority signed and effective immediately
Original notice text
This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.