Welcome to the
North Slope Borough!

The Borough works with the tribes, cities, corporations, schools, and businesses to support a strong culture.

Farthest north
municipal government

We encourage families and employees to choose a healthy lifestyle and sustain a vibrant economy.

Plan a visit
to the North Slope

Find out more about the People of the Arctic in one of the earth’s most challenging environments.

Continued growth
and prosperity

Through the age old tradition of working together, we will ensure a great future for ourselves, our children, and grandchildren.

Preserving
the Iñupiat culture

The North Slope Borough documents and promotes Iñupiat life through activities, research and celebrations.

Your Government

• 
  Mayor’s Office
  
• 
  Assembly/Clerk
  
• 
  Boards & Commissions
  
• 
  NSB Economic Profile & Census Report
  
• 
  Comprehensive Plan
  
• 
  Emergency Preparedness
  
• 
  Municipal Code
  

Residents

• 
  Elders
  
• 
  Health & Social Services
  
• 
  Healthy Communities
  
• 
  Permits
  
• 
  Property Tax
  
• 
  Subsistence
  
• 
  Vet Clinic
  

Business

• 
  Online Procurement
  
• 
  Planning & Zoning
  
• 
  Property Tax
  
• 
  Service Area 10
  

Our borough encompasses an area of nearly 95,000 square miles across northern Alaska and includes some of the most spectacular landscapes found in North America.

On this website, you can access information about the services we provide along with important upcoming community events and the proceedings of the North Slope Borough Assembly. Visitors can also find information useful in planning a trip to see this beautiful part of the world that we call home.

Quyanaqpak!

JOSIAH  PATKOTAK
North Slope Borough Mayor

Healthy
communities
economically,
spiritually,
and culturally

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Administration & Finance

The mission of the Department of Administration and Finance is to ensure the financial integrity of the Borough in a manner that meets or exceeds regulatory standards.

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Assembly/Clerk

The mission of the Clerk’s Office is to provide timely, dependable support services for the Assembly and to ensure the integrity of elections and public responsibilities.

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Capital Improvement Program Management

The CIPM Department mission is to implement the Borough’s Capital Program by utilizing Borough employees as well as various professional services contractors.

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