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Legacy Fund Earnings Shared with Counties to Support Roads - NDACo News: Donnell Preskey | Government/Public Relations Specialist Counties and townships received $28.5 million in December from the State of North Dakota through a new transportation funding program. The 2023 Legislature created a new Legacy Earnings High; /ndaco-news/legacy-fund-earnings-shared-with-counties-to-support-roads
Encourage Your Citizens to Apply for Property Tax Credit - NDACo News: North Dakota counties can play a key role in ensuring that our citizens take advantage of a $500 property tax credit passed by the 2023 Legislature. Known as the Primary Residence Credit (PRC), the credit is not applied automatically – citizens must; /ndaco-news/encourage-your-citizens-to-apply-for-property-tax-credit
ND Commissioners Association Plans Summit - NDACo News: Mark your calendars! County Commissioners Summit: March 20, 2024.; /ndaco-news/nd-commissioners-association-plans-summit
Horning Recognized by National NG9-1-1 Group - NDACo News: Washington, DC | The NG9-1-1 Institute has honored NDACo Next Generation 9-1-1 Program Manager Jason Horning as the 2025 Government Leader of the year. Jason’s industry successes include establishing interconnection of ESINets between North; /ndaco-news/horning-recognized-by-national-ng9-1-1-group
$3.5 Million Distributed to Show Support to ND’s Nearly 2,220 Local Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers - NDACo News: Donnell Preskey | Government/Public Relations Specialist Just in time for the holidays, the State distributed $3.5 million to counties and cities to go to licensed law enforcement officers and correctional officers. The 2023 Legislature approved $; /ndaco-news/35-million-distributed-to-show-support-to-ndrsquos-nearly-2220-local-law-enforcement-and-corrections-officers
Mental Health First Aid for North Dakota Counties - NDACo News: In the latest survey by the National Association of Counties (NACo), county leaders listed mental health and substance use as crisis-level concerns for their communities. Gallup research showed that 1 in 5 U.S. workers rate their mental health as fair or; /ndaco-news/mental-health-first-aid-for-north-dakota-counties
Links - Links: Western Dakota Energy Association; /links/6642
Law Enforcement Open Records - ILG Courses: Wednesday, July 30 10am - 11am, CT Description: The first part of this training provides a comprehensive overview of open records laws in North Dakota as outlined in the North Dakota Century Code. The second part focuses on law enforcement respo; /programs_and_services/institute-of-local-government-ilg/ilg-courses/law-enforcement-open-records-5
COUNTY AUDITORS ASSOCIATION NAMED 2024 ELECTION HERO AWARD RECIPIENT - NDACo News: North Dakota Secretary of State Michael Howe has named the North Dakota County Auditors Association as the recipient of the 2024 North Dakota Election Hero Award. The honor was presented October 21 during the opening session of the North Dakota Associatio; /ndaco-news/county-auditors-association-named-2024-election-hero-award-recipient
Inaugural Capitol Connection a Success - NDACo News: North Dakota’s “political subdivisions” (counties, cities, schools, parks and townships) have a strong history of cooperation and unity. For the first time, these “subs” co-hosted an event to network with legislators, compare; /ndaco-news/inaugural-capitol-connection-a-success
Low-interest Loan Help from the ND Hazard Mitigation Fund - NDACo News: The ND Department of Emergency Services (NDDES) is currently accepting hazard mitigation project ideas from local and tribal communities that are interested in applying for a low-interest loan from the North Dakota Hazard Mitigation Fund (NDHMF) which cou; /ndaco-news/low-interest-loan-help-from-the-nd-hazard-mitigation-fund
ND Commissioners Summit to Bring Key Thought Leaders Together - NDACo News: Jeff Eslinger | ND County News Editor The North Dakota County Commissioners Summit is right around the corner. Commissioners will hear from key thought leaders on “hot topics” that all counties are dealing with. Check out this packed agenda; /ndaco-news/nd-commissioners-summit-to-bring-key-thought-leaders-together
First Ever Commissioners Summit Provides Unique Experience - NDACo News: by Donnell Preskey, Government/Public Relations Specialist For the first time in nearly 40 years, North Dakota County Commissioners had their own day to learn and network as commissioners. In March, 78 County Commissioners from 43 counties attende; /ndaco-news/first-ever-commissioners-summit-provides-unique-experience
NDCCA Elects New Leadership - NDACo News: County Commissioners Choose New Leadership The North Dakota County Commissioners Association (NDCCA) met Monday, October 9, to elect new leadership on its Board of Directors for 2023-2024. The new officers of the NDCCA Board of Directors are: J; /ndaco-news/ndcca-elects-new-leadership
Remembering 50 Years of Visionary Leaders - NDACo News: Jeff Eslinger | County News Editor “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” – Sir Isaac Newton. No organization or movement simply appears fully formed. There are countless giants whose; /ndaco-news/remembering-50-years-of-visionary-leaders
Grant Assistance Project in Full Swing - NDACo News: NDACo is partnering with AE2S Nexus/Communications and Moore Engineering to help connect counties with grant funding opportunities to fund infrastructure and other capital project needs.; /ndaco-news/grant-assistance-project-in-full-swing
NDACo Celebrates 50 Years of Growth, Progress - NDACo News: Jeff Eslinger | County News Editor Following authorization “to organize associations of county governments,” passed in the 1973 Legislature (NDCC Chapter 11-10-24) the North Dakota Association of Counties (NDACo) sprung into existence with; /ndaco-news/ndaco-celebrates-50-years-of-growth-progress
The Truth about Absentee and Voting by Mail - NDACo News: The Integrity of North Dakota Elections North Dakota Counties play a vital role in the administration of elections. It is through the County Auditor that North Dakota’s election laws are upheld and elections are conducted securely, accurately, an; /ndaco-news/the-truth-about-absentee-and-voting-by-mail
NDACo Partners with Govify to Reach National Job Seekers - NDACo News: by Jeff Eslinger, County News Editor Govify, an HR-software company dedicated to streamlining the hiring process for government agencies, non-profits, and social-impact organizations, is excited to present a special opportunity for North Dakota countie; /ndaco-news/ndaco-partners-with-govify-to-reach-national-job-seekers
North Dakota Election Highlights - NDACo News: Donnell Preskey | NDACo Government/Public Relations Specialist (Note: see this article with graphics at www.ndaco.org/county-news/november-december-2024-nd-county-news, p. 5) The General Election proved to be successful for North Dakota Countie; /ndaco-news/north-dakota-election-highlights
FAQ - FAQ: What does North Dakota Association of Counties do?; /about-ndaco/faq/211
FAQ - FAQ: We support North Dakota counties in many ways. Lobbying the state legislature and congress was the first reason for the counties to join together, and remains one of our primary functions. We also give counties joint power in purchasing, grants and many p; /about-ndaco/faq/211
FAQ - FAQ: Depending upon the purpose, there are several different options. Local (county and township) roads are most accurately depicted on maps prepared and made available through the ND Dept. of Transportation. You can order online at https://secure; /about-ndaco/faq/12594
FAQ - FAQ: How do I sell - and get the right price for - my mineral rights in North Dakota?; /about-ndaco/faq/11462

FAQ - FAQ: Typically, load restrictions are in place from mid February through May, but this varies each year depending on actual moisture and weather conditions. Those dates may also vary from county to county, since conditions often vary widely across the state. L; /about-ndaco/faq/11182
FAQ - FAQ: Fees are as follows: $20.00 for documents containing one (1) to six (6) pages $65.00 for documents containing seven (7) to twenty five (25) pages $3.00 per page for any additional page(s) over 25 There is no mortgage registration tax in Nor; /about-ndaco/faq/18957
FAQ - FAQ: No, there is not. Rights that go unclaimed will revert back to the surface landowner. The process for claiming rights is described in the North Dakota Century Code at NDCC: 38-18.1. You can read the law at http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t38c18-1.pdf; /about-ndaco/faq/12609
FAQ - FAQ: I have inherited land in North Dakota. How can I find out if I have the mineral rights, either alone or along with others who inherited this land?; /about-ndaco/faq/18501
FAQ - FAQ: How can I find out who owns the oil rights on property in North Dakota?; /about-ndaco/faq/33984
FAQ - FAQ: The NDACo Board of Directors governs the Association. The Board is comprised of: Eight county commissioners selected on a regional basis at the annual convention of the North Dakota County Commissioners, One county official member from each of the; /about-ndaco/faq/73782
FAQ - FAQ: I have mineral rights in North Dakota. I understand that the horizontal drilling method allows for oil collection across a long distance. What prevents horizontal wells on neighboring land from recovering oil from my land? Doesn't surrounding land need to; /about-ndaco/faq/23850
FAQ - FAQ: What does it cost to file a mortgage? Does North Dakota have mortgage registration tax? If so how do you go about figuring out the total amount of mortgage registration tax?; /about-ndaco/faq/18957
FAQ - FAQ: There is really no way to KNOW that there is oil under your land except to drill for it. For most folks, hiring that exploration would be too expensive, but you can certainly find out if there are active wells nearby, which would increase your chances, an; /about-ndaco/faq/6673
FAQ - FAQ: How does North Dakota fund its county road system, in particular what type of funding such as ad valorem, vehicle registration, fuel tax or other funding sources are used?; /about-ndaco/faq/748
FAQ - FAQ: Many people contact the Association of Counties as well as individual county offices inquiring about suspected mineral ownership in North Dakota. As North Dakota law allows the "severing" of mineral interest (often called "mineral rights&qu; /about-ndaco/faq/745
FAQ - FAQ: I would like to know if I have mineral rights in North Dakota.; /about-ndaco/faq/745
FAQ - FAQ: In North Dakota the county road system is funded with a mix of local ad valorem* taxes (10%), state fuel & motor vehicle taxes (40%), federal highway funds that are derived from federal fuel taxes (35%) and oil and coal production taxes (15%). These perce; /about-ndaco/faq/748
FAQ - FAQ: You may always call your County Auditor's Office with voting questions. Find their phone number by using our interactive map. Also, the North Dakota Secretary of State's office has a very handy web page where you can simply enter your address a; /about-ndaco/faq/1338
FAQ - FAQ: If I have the mineral rights to some land in a North Dakota county, how do I find out if there is oil or natural gas on that land?; /about-ndaco/faq/6673
FAQ - FAQ: Real Property Sold for Delinquent Taxes in North Dakota North Dakota State Law (NDCC 57-28-01) states; "On or before June first in each year, the county auditor shall give notice of foreclosure of tax lien for all property for; /about-ndaco/faq/6691
FAQ - FAQ: Which counties in North Dakota have Home Rule Charters, and what are the pros and cons of having a Charter?; /about-ndaco/faq/5095
NDPERS Federal Guidance Concerning for Many Elected County Commissioners - NDACo News: Jeff Eslinger | County News Editor The North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System (NDPERS) has notified the 51 participating counties of a policy that may affect an unknown number of individuals collecting their NDPERS pension while serving their; /ndaco-news/ndpers-federal-guidance-concerning-for-many-elected-county-commissioners
County Officials Directory Order Form - Catalog: This order form is for the 2025 County Officials Directory. If you have any problems ordering online, please call 701-425-0808. More than a phone book, the directory also lists email, fax and mailing addresses for over 1,000 North Dakot; /catalog/?id=578&product_id=1
North Dakota Attendant Care Program: Attendant Care Program Purpose - North Dakota’s Attendant Care Program provides funding assistance to local government to operate non-secure “holdover” sites for delinquent juveniles who have been picked up by law enforcement a; /programs_and_services/jj/statewide-detention-support-services-sdss/
Funding Availability: Funding Availability School-Based Interventions The North Dakota Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group is providing approximately $500,000 in federal grant funding for the planning and implementation of school-based int; /programs_and_services/jj/funding/
Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group (SAG): Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group (SAG) The North Dakota Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group (SAG) was established pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act, one of the most successful standard-setting statutes t; /programs_and_services/jj/state-advisory-group-sag/
Next Generation 911: Next Generation 911 North Dakota reached a major milestone in 911 public safety on May 31, 2005, when the final 911 jurisdiction in North Dakota went live with Phase II wireless service. North Dakota became the 6th State in the nation to accomplish thi; /programs_and_services/911/
Events: Events (This page features our major regularly held events. For the full calendar , Click Here) Annual Conference The NDACo Annual Conference is NDACo’s premier educational and networking event. Held every October, the confe; /programs_and_services/events/
Library: ILG Webinar Videos Library If you miss a webinar and would like to view it at a later date you can request an online video recording. A personalized online link, username and password is emailed to the attendee and the individual can view the; /programs_and_services/institute-of-local-government-ilg/library/

County Jobs: links to Job Service; /about-counties/county-jobs/
Treasurer: Treasurer The office of County Treasurer was created by the N.D. Constitution and the duties are listed in Century Code. Treasurers are elected to four-year terms on a nonpartisan ballot during November elections and they officially assume duties in Ma; /about-counties/county-offices/treasurer/
Scholarships: Scholarships (3 programs) Please read the FAQs below before filling out the application. The North Dakota Association of Counties/ILG Scholarship (Click above or on logo for 2025-2026 school year application.); /programs_and_services/institute-of-local-government-ilg/scholarships/
Directories: Directories Board of Directors Commissioners NDACo Staff North Dakota Counties; /directories/
County Employer Group: County Employer Group (CEG) - Workers Compensation Safety Management Discount Plan If you view this video and would like to receive a .5hr ILG training credit hour, please email Alisha at alisha.adolf@ndaco.org to have it added to your trai; /programs_and_services/county-employer-group/
Corporate Opportunities: Corporate Opportunities Companies doing business with county government can benefit from these opportunities: Exhibit or Sponsor Events During our Annual Conference! Almost undoubtedly, the single best way to reach out counties is by attending&nb; /corporate-opportunities/
Publications: Publications (Click on each title to go to the publication.) Following is a brief description of each of our main publications. Click on the publication’s name for more information or to download in PDF. Two of our publications are advertis; /publications/
Programs & Services: NDACo Programs & Services Education and Events (See more details under the "Events" tab) County officials gain valuable knowledge and insight from each other and from content leaders at a variety of events hosted; /programs_and_services/
Veterans Service Officer: Veterans Service Officer For more information about services available to North Dakota veterans, please visit the website of the ND Dept. of Veterans Services at www.nd.gov/veterans. Nature of VSO Duties The County and Tribal Veterans Ser; /about-counties/county-offices/veterans_service_officer/
About Counties: About Counties Every day, counties help families in financial need, protect citizens from internal and external threats, and get them safely to work, school and market. Following is a very brief description of the primary county government offices; /about-counties/
Previous Exhibitors: 2023 Exhibitors Elite Exhibitors Abacus Cost Services APEX Engineering BEK Comunications Brosz Engineering Center for Tech and Civic Life Colonial Life Dustbusters Enterprises, Inc EideBailly Garrison Diver; /annual-conference/exhibitors-sponsors/list/
Constitution & Bylaws: CONSTITUTION OF THE NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES Adopted in 1975, amended and approved by the North Dakota Association of Counties State Council on November 14, 1986; November 13, 1987; October 21, 1988; November 16, 1990; October 6, 1993;; /about-ndaco/constitution-bylaws/
Strategic Vision: Strategic Vision Strategic planning is an essential component of how NDACo provides services to counties. We call it "Strategic Vision" because it is how we set our sights on an ever-renewing vision of the future for the Association'; /about-ndaco/strategic-vision/
About NDACo: About NDACo Since our creation in 1973,* the North Dakota Association of Counties has been representing the needs of county government in legislative matters and acting as a liaison between counties. A number of programs designed to benefit counties ar; /about-ndaco/
Extension Agent: Extension Agent Counties have a partnership with North Dakota State University Extension that delivers informal education to help North Dakotans improve their lives, livelihoods and communities. Emphasis is on strengthening agriculture, stimulating com; /about-counties/county-offices/extension/
Benefits of Membership: Benefits of Membership The Programs & Services tab contains information about the primary benefits counties enjoy as members of their association. To highlight some of the main benefits: Political power: NDACo and NDCCA frequently lobby the stat; /about-ndaco/benefits-of-membership/
County Histories: This is a copy of the information on the state's county history page.; /about-counties/county-histories/
Resolutions: 2024 RESOLUTIONS BY THE NORTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES AND THE NORTH DAKOTA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ASSOCIATION NDCCA & NDACo Resolution Policy #1 Policies adopted at the NDCCA Annual Business Meeting and the NDACo Delegate Counci; /legislative-services/resolutions/
I Voted" Sticker Contest: Traill County 4th Grader Creates Winning “I Voted” Sticker for use in ND Elections Fourth grader Khloe Brandon from Hatton Eielson Public School created the winning design for the “I Voted” sticker contest. The North Dakota Coun; /about-counties/county-offices/auditor/sticker-contest/
Local Government Capitol Connection: Local Government Capitol Connection NDACo, along with our local government partners from the ND League of Cities, ND Recreation and Parks, ND School Boards & ND Townships are putting together a joint event during the Legislative Session. This will; /programs_and_services/events/local-government-capitol-connection/
Records Retention and Disposal: Records Retention and Disposal Retention Schedules The retention schedules for the various county offices are available online at: https://apps.nd.gov/itd/recmgmt/rm/recSer/retention.pdf. You can search by record series title (keyword; /programs_and_services/records_retention/
PASS: North Dakota Public Administrator Support Services (PASS) The PASS program was created through Legislative appropriation to reimburse individuals and organizations that are appointed by the state court system to serve as legal guardians for indigent in; /pass/
Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program: Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program The PDFs linked below contain information on the URM Program: North Dakota URM Program Brochure Federal URM Program Brochure; /about-counties/county-offices/human-service-zone-director/urm/
National Involvement: National Involvement North Dakota county officials have a strong voice in national policy formation through involvement in the National Association of Counties (NACo). Here are a few of the ways North Dakotans affect national policy, and how yo; /about-ndaco/national_involvement/
County Coroner: County Coroner North Dakota County Coroners are appointed by the Board of County Commissioners for a term of five years. Eligibility for coroners are listed under NDCC 11-19.1-04. Coroners perform independent investigations but may consult with or arra; /about-counties/county-offices/coroner/

Vision Zero Outreach Program: Vision Zero Outreach Program The Vision Zero Outreach Program is a joint partnership between NDACo and the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT). Being a part of the Vision Zero initiative brings focus on strengthening county gover; /programs_and_services/vision_zero/
Previous Sponsors: 2024 Sponsors Platinum Level: $5,000-$10,000 NDIRF Gold Level: $2,500 - $4,999 Bismarck-Mandan Convention & Visitors Bureau Interstate Engineering NRG Technology Services Dustbusters Ent; /annual-conference/exhibitors-sponsors/previous-sponsors/
Recorder: County Recorder Breaking news: The ND County Recorders Association has a website: www.ndcountyrecorders.org. (Roles & Responsibilities video below.) The County Recorder's Office is one of the offices formally organized by the Constit; /about-counties/county-offices/recorder/
Auditor: Auditor (Roles & Responsibilities video below.) The auditor's office is the hub of every courthouse. As defined in the N.D. Century Code, the auditor is the chief financial officer, the elections officer, and the secretary to the county comm; /about-counties/county-offices/auditor/
County Offices: County Offices (Click on the menu items on the left to take a deep dive and view the Roles & Responsibilities videos for each office.) Every day, counties help families in financial need, protect citizens from internal and external threats, an; /about-counties/county-offices/
Sheriff: Sheriff (Roles & Responsibilities video below.) County sheriffs can lay claim to a fact that is unique among county officials: The first known reference to their office came in the Bible, Daniel 3:3,2; which says... "...Nebuchadne; /about-counties/county-offices/sheriff/
Human Service Zone Director: Human Service Zone Director (Roles & Responsibilities video below) A longstanding North Dakota tradition was for social service programs to be managed and administered at the local county level. The majority of counties had their own social serv; /about-counties/county-offices/human-service-zone-director/
More About CEG: All About CEG History Through a cooperative effort with Workforce Safety and Insurance (WSI), NDACo formed the County Employer Group (CEG) in 1996. With participation from 100% of North Dakota counties, the CEG Program consolidates individual county w; /programs_and_services/county-employer-group/more-about-ceg/
North Dakota Scenery: This is a link to the North Dakota Postcards section of www.nd.gov.; /north-dakota-scenery/
School Superintendent: School Superintendent The first county superintendent assumed duties in 1876, 13 years before North Dakota became a state. By 1889, the year N.D. entered the union, 38 superintendents were on the job. Well educated and in a position of high profile, supe; /about-counties/county-offices/school-superintendent/
Annual Conference: NDACo Annual Conference MARK YOUR CALENDAR! The 2025 NDACo Annual Conference will be held October 26-28. Step right up to the County Fair: 50 Years of Community for a nostalgic, hometown celebration packed with laughter, comfort food,; /annual-conference/

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