Are the borough’s advisory boards serving their purpose?

It’s a challenging time for the Haines Borough’s advisory boards and commissions.

The Solid Waste Working Group disbanded this summer after months without direction. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee hasn’t met in almost two years. The Public Safety Commission violated code last year when it failed to meet quarterly, and members have expressed feeling a lack of guidance.

About a dozen boards and commissions advise the Haines Borough Assembly on a range of issues.…