ND SB2035

Transfers publication authority for meeting notices from county extension agents to councils for five agricultural organizations, requiring notices in official county newspapers for two consecutive weeks with final notice 5-10 days before meetings.

Changes election notice publication authority from county extension agents to councils under section 4.1-11-04, requiring one week notice in official county newspapers for soybean producer representative elections.

Shifts publication responsibility for meeting notices from county extension agents to commissions under section 4.1-13-05, maintaining two consecutive weeks publication with final notice 5-10 days before meetings.

Moves the deadline for county commissioners to prepare general purpose financial statements from March 15 to November 15 each year, with public notice required in official newspapers.

Passed the Senate 46-0 and the House 90-1 during the 2019 regular session.