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North Dakota Ethics Commission seeks applicants for 2 vacancies • North Dakota Monitor [1]

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Date: 2025-07

The North Dakota state government is now accepting applications for two vacancies for the North Dakota Ethics Commission.

One of the vacancies was left by former Ethics Commission Chair Dave Anderson, who died in May. Whoever fills his seat would begin as soon as possible and finish out his term, which ends Aug. 31, 2026.

The other vacancy is to replace commissioner Ward Koeser, whose second term is up at the end of next month.

The commissioner who succeeds Koeser would serve a four-year term beginning Sept. 1.

Commissioners’ duties include adopting ethics rules, investigating alleged violations and issuing advisory opinions to help public officials navigate ethical issues. They are paid a stipend for every day they meet, plus reimbursement for travel. Applicants don’t need a background in government, law or ethics.

“Civic leaders, farmers, ranchers, local business owners, health care professionals, parents, educators, legal professionals, problem solvers and community advocates can make a positive impact on our state by serving on the Ethics Commission,” the board said in a Monday news release announcing the vacancies.

Some people are barred under state law from serving on the Ethics Commission. These include:

elected or appointed state officials, lobbyists and political party officials

candidates for statewide office

legislative employees

Those interested in serving on the commission can learn more on the governor’s office’s website. The deadline to apply is Aug. 8.

Commissioners are appointed by a consensus vote of the governor, Senate majority leader and Senate minority leader.

Commissioner Murray Sagsveen’s term also expires Aug. 31, though he is seeking reappointment. Sagsveen joined the commission last year following former Ethics Commission Chair Paul Richard’s retirement.

The Ethics Commission asked the governor’s office, Senate Majority Leader David Hogue and Senate Minority Kathy Hogan to approve Sagsveen’s reappointment.

The Ethics Commission was created through a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2018. It’s tasked with enforcing ethical behavior in the areas of elections, lobbying, corruption and transparency.

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