Port: ND Land Commissioner Jodi Smith ends tumultuous tenure with resignation
The timing is interesting. Smith had just been appointed to a second term by the Board of University and School Lands in June.
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The timing is interesting. Smith had just been appointed to a second term by the Board of University and School Lands in June.
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — The head of the agency that handles land rights for some of North Dakota's largest industries has resigned less than five months into her second term, the governor's office said Tuesday.
Gov. Doug Burgum raised the possibility of a new policy for the North Dakota Board of University and School Lands earlier this summer in response to statements made by the state land commissioner to reporters. Some watchdog groups and members of the press have expressed concerns that tighter rules could have "a chilling effect" for government transparency.
A challenge filed last week to a new state law by the Board of University and School Lands, known as the Land Board, becomes the latest conflict between a state
There was discussion on the public agendas for the Land Boards' most recent meetings. There was no public vote.