North Dakota Ethics Commission

ND Ethics Commission Establishes Public Comment Period at Regular Meetings

The North Dakota Ethics Commission has adopted a policy establishing a public comment period at the beginning of each regular meeting, beginning with the March 27, 2026 meeting. Under the policy, each speaker is allotted up to ten minutes for comments, with the public comment period limited to a total of one hour per meeting, and individuals must submit a public comment request form before the meeting is called to order. The Commission's stated rationale is to ensure members of the public have a meaningful opportunity to address the Commission on issues related to government ethics, transparency, elections, corruption, and lobbying.

ND Ethics Commission Sets April 24 Meeting in West Fargo

The North Dakota Ethics Commission announces a public meeting scheduled for April 24, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the West Fargo Fire Department, 1201 10th Avenue E., West Fargo, ND 58078. As part of its initiative to increase accessibility, the Commission is holding meetings in communities across North Dakota and will include a public comment period. Additional meeting details and the public comment request form are available at ethicscommission.nd.gov.

Ethics Commission Accepting Applications Through April 30, Two Openings Available

The North Dakota Ethics Commission is accepting applications for two commission openings through April 30, 2026. Position 1 fills an unexpired term left by Dr. Cynthia Lindquist's resignation, running from June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027. Position 2 serves a full four-year term beginning September 1, 2026. Appointments will be made by consensus agreement of the Governor, Senate Majority Leader, and Senate Minority Leader.