The North Dakota Ethics Commission is organizing two educational events in December to enhance understanding of ethical practices and governance.
The first event, titled "Dakota Dilemmas: Lobbyist Gifting, Naughty or Nice?" will be held on December 12, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CT as a webinar. This session will focus on Article XIV of the North Dakota Constitution, which prohibits gifts from lobbyists to public officials but allows exceptions for certain educational and social settings that do not pose ethical concerns. The presentation aims to clarify the Commission's gift rules ahead of the holiday and legislative seasons. Participants can earn 1.0 ND CLE credit (general or ethics) by attending this webinar.
The second event is the "ND Citizens Educational Meeting," scheduled for December 9, 2024, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM CT at the ND Heritage Center's Russell Reid Auditorium in Bismarck. This informational session underscores the Commission's dedication to transparency and integrity by providing insights into its mission and responsibilities as it prepares for the upcoming legislative session. The meeting is open to all citizens of North Dakota without any registration requirement.