ND Commissioners Summit to Bring Key Thought Leaders Together

Posted 3/06/24 (Wed)

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:

TUESDAY, MARCH 19: 5:00 – 7:00 Welcome Social

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20

8:30 Welcome

• Joan Hollekim, Mountrail County Commissioner & NDCCA President
• Aaron Birst, NDACo Executive Director

9:00 Property Tax Elimination Measure Panel Discussion

• Neal Messer, Stark County Commissioner & NDCCA Board Member
• Nathan Berseth, Richland County Commissioner & Richland School District President
• Josh Askvig, AARP State Director
• Panel Moderator: Donnell Preskey, NDACo Government/Public Relations Specialist

10:00 Break

10:15 Creating Efficiencies: Tool Chest Legislation and Shared Services

• Terry Traynor, Former NDACo Executive Director
• Jayme Tenneson, Nelson & Griggs Counties State’s Attorney & NDACo President
• Debbie LaCombe, ND Dept. of Homeland Security Deputy Director
• Mary Senger, Burleigh County Emergency Manager

11:15 Human Resources Topics for Commissioners

• Helen Askim, Williams County Administrator/HR Director
• Aaron Birst, NDACo Executive Director

11:45 Transportation Funding Opportunities

• Kent Leben, County Section Leader, NDDOT Local Govt. Division

12:15 Lunch

1:15 Legislative Leadership

• Rep. Mike Lefor, House Majority Leader
• Sen. David Hogue, Senate Majority Leader
• Panel Moderator: Donnell Preskey, NDACo Government/Public Relations Specialist

2:15 County Commissioner Resources

• Brennan Quintus, NDIRF CEO
• Joanna Drennen, NDIRF HR Collaborative Executive Director
• Linda Svihovec, NDACo Research Analyst
  • Salary Survey, County Handbook, and more
• Alisha Adolf, NDACo Professional Development Manager (ILG)
• Chad Peterson, Cass County Commissioner & NDCCA Past President
  • NACo Involvement/Matching Funds Program

3:15 Break

3:30 County Commissioner Hot Topic Panel

• Joan Hollekim, Mountrail County Commissioner & NDCCA President
• Stan Dick, Cavalier County Commissioner & NDACo Past President
• Steve Lee, McLean County Commissioner & NDACo Past President
• Shelly Weppler, Ward County Commissioner
• Panel Moderator: Daryl Dukart, Former Dunn County Commissioner & Former NACo Board Member

4:30 Adjourn & Tour NDACo Office (optional)

In legislative years, the County Day at the Capitol is held in March, so this off-year presents a great opportunity for a meeting on interim legislative work and other issues of concern to commissioners.

Online registration at www.ndcca.org has been strong and is closing soon, but we will gladly accept walk-ons who choose to register on-site the day of the event. Attendees will receive 6 FREE ILG training hours!