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January 2025


The Legislative Process

01/06/2025

Monday, January 6th    10am - 11:30am, CT    

Description: The highly anticipated Legislative Session begins January 7th. This ILG webinar will provide you with the tools to get familiar with the legislative process and how to find the legislative information you need as well as tips on how to engage with lawmakers. Aaron Birst and Donnell Preskey will also highlight some of the big legislative issues counties will be facing. 
Note for Commissioners, Treasurers and Recorders: This webinar completes your "Legislative Process" training requirement. (Training Requirements are set by your Member Associations.)
Presenters: Aaron Birst, NDACo Executive Director; Donnell Preskey, NDACo Government Relations Specialist
Fee: FREE
         **Attendees will earn 1.5 ILG training hours.
Important Notes:
**This is a webinar. The webinar will be recorded. If you are unable to attend the webinar, you can email Alisha at alisha.adolf@ndaco.org to request a copy.
**You are able to comment & ask questions during the webinar. Each participant will have a dialogue box during the webinar where you can simply input questions & comments.
**Attendees will receive an email confirmation after registration. This confirmation will also include a link to join the webinar at the specific time & date.
**Prior to the webinar, attendees will receive an email with any handouts or copies of PowerPoints to follow along.
 

REGISTER HERE:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6438152296803608669


Got 15?! Office of State Tax Commissioner Monthly Webinar-JANUARY

01/08/2025

Wednesday, January 8    3pm - 3:15pm, CT    

Description: What to do in January to prepare for February. Farm Residence Exemption Information, Assessment Book Dates, Mid-Winter Workshop, Homestead Property Credit (HPC) and Disabled Veteran Credit (DVC) Abstracts, and Scheduling Board of Equalization Meetings.
Fee: FREE
         **Attendees will earn a .25 ILG training hour.
Important Notes:
**This is a webinar. The webinar will be recorded. If you are unable to attend the webinar, you can email Alisha at alisha.adolf@ndaco.org to request a copy.
**You are able to comment & ask questions during the webinar. Each participant will have a dialogue box during the webinar where you can simply input questions & comments.
**Attendees will receive an email confirmation after registration. This confirmation will also include a link to join the webinar at the specific time & date.
**Prior to the webinar, attendees will receive an email with any handouts or copies of PowerPoints to follow along.
 

REGISTER HERE:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/941106530961942106


CEG Monthly Safety Moment: Shift Work Sleeping Disorder

01/15/2025

Wednesday, January 15    10am - 10:30am, CT  

Description: Many county employees are employed in positions that require shift work, such as our law enforcement and corrections professionals. Shift work presents a number of safety and health challenges, including Shift Work Sleeping Disorder (SWSD). Join us as we discuss the symptoms and causes of SWSD and what we can do to prevent and mitigate it. 

The County Employer Group (CEG) is committed to providing answers and assistance to our members through webinars, on-site consultations and presentations.

Presenter: Patrick Engelhart, CSP, NDACo County Employer Group (CEG) Safety Manager

Fee: FREE
         **Attendees will earn a .5 ILG training hour.
Important Notes:
**This is a webinar. The webinar will be recorded. If you are unable to attend the webinar, you can email Alisha at alisha.adolf@ndaco.org to request a copy.
**You are able to comment & ask questions during the webinar. Each participant will have a dialogue box during the webinar where you can simply input questions & comments.
**Attendees will receive an email confirmation after registration. This confirmation will also include a link to join the webinar at the specific time & date.
**Prior to the webinar, attendees will receive an email with any handouts or copies of PowerPoints to follow along.
 

REGISTER HERE:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8687096679524543580


ND State's Attorneys Association Winter Conference

01/16/2025
TBD

Register at ndsaa.org/conferences. 

Contact Ashley Lies, NDSSA Executive Director for information.

524 Central Ave

New Rockford ND 58356-1652

701-404-9650


ND Association of County Engineers Conference

01/29/2025
Fargo

For more information and to register, please visit ndace.org/convention.


First Glimpse: 2024 NDIRF Performance Review

01/29/2025

Wednesday, January 29th   10am - 11am, CT

Description: Get a first glimpse of the NDIRF’s 2024 financial performance and review of claim trends from the past year as well as tips to help strengthen your county’s risk management practices to reduce claims. This session will also feature updates on the North Dakota State Fire and Tornado Fund, which provides property coverage for North Dakota counties. This session will be led by NDIRF CEO Keith Pic.

Fee: FREE Sponsored by the ND Insurance Reserve Fund (NDIRF)
         **Attendees will earn 1 ILG training hour
Important Notes:
**This is a webinar. The webinar will be recorded. If you are unable to attend the webinar, you can email Alisha at alisha.adolf@ndaco.org to request a copy.
**You are able to comment & ask questions during the webinar. Each participant will have a dialogue box during the webinar where you can simply input questions & comments.
**Attendees will receive an email confirmation after registration. This confirmation will also include a link to join the webinar at the specific time & date.
**Prior to the webinar, attendees will receive an email with any handouts or copies of PowerPoints to follow along.
 

REGISTER HERE:

https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4448952144531024734

February 2025


Got 15?! Office of State Tax Commissioner Monthly Webinar-FEBRUARY

02/11/2025

Tuesday, February 11   3pm - 3:15pm, CT    

Description: What to do in February to prepare for March. Sales Ratio Schedule BX (ASRBX) Abstract, Notices of Increase, Local Board of Equalization Meeting Information, Meeting Minutes Information, and Spring Class Reminder.
Fee: FREE
         **Attendees will earn a .25 ILG training hour.
Important Notes:
**This is a webinar. The webinar will be recorded. If you are unable to attend the webinar, you can email Alisha at alisha.adolf@ndaco.org to request a copy.
**You are able to comment & ask questions during the webinar. Each participant will have a dialogue box during the webinar where you can simply input questions & comments.
**Attendees will receive an email confirmation after registration. This confirmation will also include a link to join the webinar at the specific time & date.
**Prior to the webinar, attendees will receive an email with any handouts or copies of PowerPoints to follow along.
 

REGISTER HERE:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/569198921890023519


Conducting Meetings

02/12/2025

Wednesday, February 12th   10am - 12pm, CT    

Description: Meetings can often get off track and take on a life of their own. This webinar will help you hold professional and efficient meetings by providing you with information about requirements of public meetings, meeting agendas and parliamentary procedure. We will also cover the importance of meeting minutes. Please join us and get your questions answered!

Note for Commissioners and Auditors: This webinar completes your "Conducting Meetings" training requirement. (Training Requirements are set by your Member Associations.)

Note for State's Attorneys: CLE credit pending...

Presenter: Aaron Birst, NDACo Executive Director
Fee: FREE
         **Attendees will earn 2 ILG training hours.
Important Notes:
**This is a webinar. The webinar will be recorded. If you are unable to attend the webinar, you can email Alisha at alisha.adolf@ndaco.org to request a copy.
**You are able to comment & ask questions during the webinar. Each participant will have a dialogue box during the webinar where you can simply input questions & comments.
**Attendees will receive an email confirmation after registration. This confirmation will also include a link to join the webinar at the specific time & date.
**Prior to the webinar, attendees will receive an email with any handouts or copies of PowerPoints to follow along.
 

REGISTER HERE:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4177409055538275416


Local Government Capitol Connection

02/18/2025
Bismarck Event Center + State Capitol

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 replace the NDACo County Day. The event is scheduled for Feb. 18 & 19th and will be held at the Bismarck Event Center with a legislative social being held Feb. 18th. We will be inviting all our county members to attend. NDACo will start to get the word out about this event and include the attached save the date in future marketing to members. Below is the tentative agenda.

County attendees will earn 5 FREE ILG training hours!

Join us in this new opportunity for our county members to collaborate with other local government partners!

Tentative agenda at North Dakota Association of Counties - Local Government Capitol Connection

Registration will open December 2 at the NDSBA website, www.ndsba.org.


Local Government Capitol Connection Event (Feb 18 & 19 Bismarck)

02/18/2025

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 replace the NDACo County Day. The event is scheduled for Feb. 18 & 19 and will be held at the Bismarck Event Center with a legislative social being held Feb 18. We are inviting all our county members to attend. Join us in this new opportunity for our county members to collaborate with other local government partners.

County attendees will earn 5 FREE ILG training hours!

TENATATIVE AGENDA & REGISTRATION: https://www.ndaco.org/programs_and_services/events/local-government-capitol-connection

 

March 2025


Got 15?! Office of State Tax Commissioner Monthly Webinar-MARCH

03/12/2025

Wednesday, March 12   3pm - 3:15pm, CT    

Description: What to do in March to prepare for April. Assessment Book Reviews, Mobile Home Quarter Reports, and Homestead Property Credit (HPC) and Disabled Veteran Credit (DVC) Abstract Reminder.
Fee: FREE
         **Attendees will earn a .25 ILG training hour.
Important Notes:
**This is a webinar. The webinar will be recorded. If you are unable to attend the webinar, you can email Alisha at alisha.adolf@ndaco.org to request a copy.
**You are able to comment & ask questions during the webinar. Each participant will have a dialogue box during the webinar where you can simply input questions & comments.
**Attendees will receive an email confirmation after registration. This confirmation will also include a link to join the webinar at the specific time & date.
**Prior to the webinar, attendees will receive an email with any handouts or copies of PowerPoints to follow along.
 

REGISTER HERE:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1397942617186689624


Role of the Commissioner

03/19/2025

Wednesday, March 19th     10am - 11:15am, CT

Description: The role of county commissioner comes with many expectations, but no job manual. Join us for an interactive webinar to learn about the roles of a county commissioner, including specifications of the office required by the ND Century Code. Note for Commissioners: This webinar completes your "Role of the Commissioner" training requirement. (Commissioner Training Requirements are set by your ND County Commissioner Association.)

Presenters: Aaron Birst, NDACo Executive Director; Joan Hollekim, Mountrail Co. Commissioner & NDCCA President; Tim "Soup" Campbell, Richland Co. Commissioner

Fee: FREE
         **Attendees will earn 1.25 ILG training hours
Important Notes:
**This is a webinar. The webinar will be recorded. If you are unable to attend the webinar, you can email Alisha at alisha.adolf@ndaco.org to request a copy.
**You are able to comment & ask questions during the webinar. Each participant will have a dialogue box during the webinar where you can simply input questions & comments.
**Attendees will receive an email confirmation after registration. This confirmation will also include a link to join the webinar at the specific time & date.
**Prior to the webinar, attendees will receive an email with any handouts or copies of PowerPoints to follow along.
 

REGISTER HERE:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6883746976879120473

May 2025


ND Clerks of Court Association Conference

05/14/2025
Coteau Room at State Capitol

May 1-3, 2025 in the Coteau Room at the State Capitol

For more information:

June 2025


ND State's Attorney Association Summer Conference

06/17/2025
TBD

Contact Ashley Lies, NDSSA Executive Director for information.

524 Central Ave
New Rockford ND 58356-1652
701-404-9650
 
 

ND County Recorders Association Conference

06/18/2025
Fargo

Contact: 

Heidi Anderson, McLean County Recorder for information.

PO Box 1108

Washburn, ND 58577-1108

701-462-8541 Ext-826

hjanderson@nd.gov

 

 

 

 

 

July 2025


ND Human Service Zone Directors Association

07/09/2025
Hampton Inn & Suites - Bismarck

Contact:  Kim Jacobson, Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone Director for information.

PO Box 190 Hillsboro ND 58045-0190
701-636-5220
kim.jacobson@avss-nd.gov
 

ND County Auditors & Treasurers Association Conference

07/09/2025
TBD

For more information contact: 

Donnell Preskey, Executive Director County Auditors and Treasurers Association

donnell.preskey@ndaco.org

701-425-0814

 

The conference home page has links to the agenda and registrations for both attendees and corporate sponsors/exhibitors:

www.ndaco.org/treasurer-auditor-convention

August 2025


ND Tax Directors Association Conference

08/11/2025
Bismarck

Contact:  Deb Kirschenheiter, City of Dickinson Senior Property Appraiser for information.

38 1st St W
Dickinson ND 58601
701-456-7895

deb.kirschenheiter@dickinsongov.com