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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
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
Update on NDACo’s 911 Fee Processing - NDACo News: NDACo is pleased to report that the 911 fee processing system was launched January 1, 2024, right on schedule. The project was announced in early 2023 and has been adopted by 52 of our state’s 53 counties. Both counties and the telecommunication; /ndaco-news/update-on-ndacorsquos-911-fee-processing
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
Annual Conference Planning Underway - Mark your calendars for Oct. 26-28 - NDACo News: Jeff Eslinger | County News Editor With spring finally arriving, the last thing anyone wants to do is think about October, but that’s exactly what we’re doing at NDACo – prepping for the 2025 Annual Conference, October 26-28. If those; /ndaco-news/annual-conference-planning-underway-mark-your-calendars-for-oct-26-28
Tax Caps Training Post Page: HB 1176 Budgeting in a World of Caps Full video of the event is below. If for some reason it does not work for you, watch it on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/RYi2Y6uAJZ4?si=dEmfYtO_eVbskH2g This training is provided by yo; /tax-caps-training/
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
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
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
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
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
NDACo Board Approves Match Dollars for National Participation - NDACo News: Jeff Eslinger | County News Editor The Board of Directors of the ND Association of Counties (NDACo) has approved matching funds for non-commissioner department heads who attend one of three National Association of Counties (NACo) events: Legislat; /ndaco-news/ndaco-board-approves-match-dollars-for-national-participation
Commissioners: How Do You Dot? .com, .org, or .gov? - NDACo News: And does it matter? (spoiler alert – it does) Dwight Driscoll | NRG Account Manager* A cursory glance at the County Officials Directory (www.ndaco.org/cod) shows that most county offices are using a “.gov” email address. The .gov e; /ndaco-news/commissioners-how-do-you-dot-com-org-or-gov
Planning & Zoning: Planning & Zoning County Planning and Zoning officials have many resources to call upon for training and collaboration, including the ND Planning Association (which includes city and township officials as well.) Their website is: www.ndplannin; /about-counties/county-offices/planningandzoning/
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 News: County News Want to see what the VERY FIRST edition of County News looked like? CLICK HERE; /county-news/
911 ESCS Fee Proceed Usage Post Results: 911 ESCS Fee Proceed Usage Post Results Thank you for completing this survey. Please CLICK HERE to return to the main survey page and complete the next survey.; /programs_and_services/911/911-survey-page/911-escs-fee-proceed-usage-post-results/
911 Survey Page: 911 Survey Page Pursuant to NDCC § 57-40.6-12 the Emergency Services Communications Coordinating Committee (ESCCC) is tasked to "Request, receive, and compile reports from each governing body on the use of the proceeds of; /programs_and_services/911/911-survey-page/
Leave Request Form Post Page: Leave Request Form After submitting this form, you will receive a confirmation email. Please print, sign, and submit it to your supervisor.; /leave-request-form-post-page/
My County Information Survey: My County Information Survey Click "EDIT" below to begin. We have left the previous year's data in the blanks for your convenience, since these items do not change as often. Once you have clicked "Submit Final" you wil; /member-area/county-surveys-update/my-county-information-survey/
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/
Understanding Property Taxes: Understanding Property Taxes This page is intended to help you understand property taxes in general, and the often confusing "mill" in particular. For specific questions regarding your property values or taxes, please contact your County Audi; /about-counties/property-tax/

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/
Thank You: Annual Conference Evaluation Form Click here to go to our home page.; /annual-conference/annual-conference-evaluation/thank-you/
GIS Program: Geographic Information System (GIS) Program Click here to try your hand at the GIS Word Find puzzle. NDACo created the GIS Program in response to a need in many counties. The program's objectives are to: Provide counties with access t; /programs_and_services/gis/
Public Health: Public Health For more information, visit the website of the ND State Association of City and County Health Officials: ndsaccho.org. Public Health Law in ND’s Local Public Health Units If you view this video and would like to receive th; /about-counties/county-offices/public-health/
County Commission Survey: County Commission Survey Return to Survey Reports home page here.; /member-area/county-survey-reports/county-commission-survey/
NDACo News Archive: /ndaco-news/archive/
SAG Meeting: SAG Meeting Materials June 9, 2025 Meeting: Join by computer: Join the meeting now Join by Phone: (701) 297-2863 (Conf ID 386759068#) AGENDA: Welcome/Roll Call Approval of Minutes from 2/6/25; /programs_and_services/jj/state-advisory-group-sag/sag-meeting/
ND Commissioners Association Plans Summit - NDACo News: Mark your calendars! County Commissioners Summit: March 20, 2024.; /ndaco-news/nd-commissioners-association-plans-summit
NDACo Elects New Leadership - NDACo News: Counties Association Chooses New Leadership Bismarck, ND - The ND Association of Counties (NDACo) elected new leadership to its Board of Directors during the 2023 Annual Conference in Bismarck this week. County officials from every county in the state; /ndaco-news/ndaco-elects-new-leadership
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: To learn the answer to your question, you have a few options: You can visit the County Courthouse in person and request the records for your tract of land from the County Recorder’s Office. It's best to have the legal description,; /about-ndaco/faq/18501
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: 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: There are 3 configurations for county commissioner elections: 1) live in a district/elected from a district - districts must have no more than 10% population variance 2) live in a district/elected at large - districts are to be "as nearly equal; /about-ndaco/faq/6684
FAQ - FAQ: Are there grants available through NDACo for county courthouse/courtroom security?; /about-ndaco/faq/17995
FAQ - FAQ: Not through NDACo, but the ND Supreme Court administers a grant program called the Courtroom Facilities Improvement Grant. They typically do two rounds of grants per year. For an application or more information contact Jim Ganje at 701-328-4216 or go; /about-ndaco/faq/17995
FAQ - FAQ: To determine mineral rights on a parcel of land, you need to go to the County Recorder’s Office in the county of that parcel and request any recorded deed documents for the parcel. It’s best if you know the section, township and range for each; /about-ndaco/faq/33984
FAQ - FAQ: According to state law (http://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t57c20.pdf?20151130092140) your property tax statement is required to be MAILED no later than December 26. Property taxes become “due” January 1st, but the first installment is not &ld; /about-ndaco/faq/36716
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: Most counties have their own website, and most of those include this service in some form. Use our interactive county map to link to any county's website (if they have one) at www.ndaco.org/cod. Some counties provide a link on their homepage, and othe; /about-ndaco/faq/18376
FAQ - FAQ: Contact the 911 Coordinator in your county. They can be found HERE. Just click on your county.; /about-ndaco/faq/17883
FAQ - FAQ: The County Auditor usually keeps the data up to date by logging into the Members Area (login at the top right of the page.) We at NDACo can also update that information. Send your corrections to the County Auditor or to ndaco@ndaco.org.; /about-ndaco/faq/18378
FAQ - FAQ: Yes. State Law considers mineral interests to be "abandoned" if they have not been "used" for a period of 20 years. The interest is considered "used" if activity regarding this interest has taken place, generally documented b; /about-ndaco/faq/1349
FAQ - FAQ: Voter information and forms you'll need to vote absentee or by mail can be obtained from your county Auditor's Office. If you do not know how to contact them, use our Interactive map at www.ndaco.org/cod. When the map opens on your screen, clic; /about-ndaco/faq/1332

Board Area: Board Area The Board Area is an online information resource for the NDACo Board of Directors. Only NDACo Board members have access to this area of the web site. The links provided below give you access to: pre- and post-meeting materials, such as; /member-area/board-area/
Forms: Forms Looking for continuing education credit for your ILG efforts? Complete the CEU form below to receive college level credit for ILG courses through the University of Mary. A $10 annual fee applies. Let your county citizens know you are taking time t; /programs_and_services/institute-of-local-government-ilg/forms/
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/
Board Orientation: Videos (and possibly other resources) for Board members; /member-area/board-area/orientation/
ILG Level Awards: ILG LEVEL AWARDS It’s an achievement to commit to professional development and ALL of your ILG hours are valuable. ILG tracks all of your ILG training. Attendees earn ILG Training Hour(s). ILG acknowledges your training hour achievements by honor; /programs_and_services/institute-of-local-government-ilg/awards/
Election Resources: Election Resources Feel free to use these resources for your county or organization's website. ND Secretary of State Youtube Channel (Many more election related videos. Click the Share button to share them to your social media feeds; /about-counties/county-offices/auditor/election-resources/
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/
NDACo News: NDACo News; /ndaco-news/
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/
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/
COD: Contact County Officials By County By Department By Name To order a printed directory for your desktop, click HERE. Save this page on your Smartphone's home page. CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS To see a c; /cod/
Send Message: Send Us A Message Due to spam bots and generally bad people constantly attacking our website, our Message form is no longer available. Sorry for the inconvenience, but somebody always has to ruin it for everyone else. You can call us at 701-425-0808; /about-ndaco/send-message/
2024 COUNTY AUDITOR & TREASURER CONFERENCE: 2025 County Auditors & Treasurers Conference June 25-27 - Watford City, ND Roughrider Center: 2209 Wolves Den Parkway Hotel Info: Room blocks available at Teddy's Residential & Little Missouri Suites. To reserve your; /about-counties/county-offices/auditor/county-treasurer-auditor-conference/
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/
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/
Board of Directors: Board of Directors The NDACo Board of Directors is made up of one commissioner for each region and one representative from each member association. Click on image for full resolution photo To see the location of the Commissioner Regions, click here; /about-ndaco/board-of-directors/
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/
Staff: NDACo Staff; /about-ndaco/staff/
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/
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/
Emergency Communications Summit Post Results: Emergency Communications Summit Post Results Thank you for registering. Your registration details are below. If you need to change or update anything, please contact Jason Horning at jason.horning@ndaco.org. Click here to add to your calendar.; /emergency-communications-summit-post-results/
NDACo & ILG Board Minutes: NDACo & ILG Board Minutes The NDACo and ILG Boards of Directors holds regular meetings throughout the year. Below are the minutes of these meetings for your reference. Please note that the most recent board meeting minutes are unofficial.; /member-area/board-area/ndaco-ilg-board-minutes/
Important Info: Important Info Staff Listing Link to our staff listing page. Click on the photo to read more about each staffer.; /member-area/board-area/important-info/
ILG Class Transcript: Contact Alisha Adolf, Professional Development Manager at 701-428-0810 or alisha.adolf@ndaco.org with any questions.; /member-area/ilg/ilg-class-transcript/
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/

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