(a) Two or more municipalities may merge or consolidate to form a single general law or home rule municipality, except a third class borough may not be formed through merger or consolidation.


(b) Two methods may be used to initiate merger or consolidation of municipalities:


(1) petition to the Local Boundary Commission under regulations adopted by the commission; or


(2) the local option method specified in AS 29.06.100
- 29.06.160.