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7 AAC 05.170. Deputy local registrars. The State Registrar may, when he deems it desirable, appoint one or more deputy local registrars of vital statistics for a registration district. In the absence or incapacity of the local registrar, the deputy shall perform the duties and have the responsibilities of the local registrar of vital statistics (but not including any recording functions of magistrates), in accordance with the instructions of the State Registrar. Such deputy registrar shall also perform such other duties as required by the State Registrar. (In effect before 7/28/59; am 7/25/60, Register 2) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.50.080 AS 18.50.110 7 AAC 05.180. Sub-registrars. The local registrar of any registration district containing scattered villages inaccessible to direct supervision by the local registrar in person may, with the approval of the State Registrar, designate one person in any such village as sub-registrar of vital statistics for such village and surrounding area. Upon acceptance of such designation, the sub-registrar shall be responsible for preparing, signing, and filing with the local registrar a certificate for each birth, death, and fetal death (stillbirth) occurring in his designated area and not attended by a physician or nurse; and for such reports as may be required by the bureau. The area of his responsibility shall be clearly delineated. The bureau shall furnish each sub-registrar the necessary forms and detailed instructions covering his duties and responsibilities. (In effect before 7/28/59; am 7/25/60, Register 2) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 18.50.130