AN ACT to amend and reenact subsection 1 of section 54-10-14, subsection 1 of section 54-10-15, and sections 61-35-09 and 61-35-10 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to oversight of water districts.
What changed between versions
Added several new political subdivisions to the list of entities that must be audited by the state auditor every two years, including water resource districts, irrigation districts, rural ambulance service districts, and regional planning councils.
Modified the audit requirements for water districts subject to chapter 61-35 to include specific thresholds for petitions requesting audits, such as ten percent or three hundred participating members.
Added requirements for water district bylaws to include provisions for annual meetings, voting rights for participating members, and petition processes for board elections.
Modified the director election process for water districts to divide directors into three classes with staggered terms and ensure elections are conducted in a uniform and nondiscriminatory manner.
Changed the document header from 'FIRST ENGROSSMENT' to 'ENROLLED SENATE BILL' and updated the legislative session information to reflect the 69th Legislative Assembly of North Dakota.
