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Commission Minutes--July 5, 2005 2924 13. LOCAL GOVERNANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, Commission appointments Mr. Vanyo provided a list of possible candidates to serve on a county governance advisory study committee. He said two of the people are willing to accept an appointment, and he has an indication from three others who would be willing to serve if the commission decides to form a five-member advisory board. Mr. Montplaisir gave some background information on the state law requiring cities and counties to review their government structure every five years. A local governance advisory study committee was last appointed in 2000, and the committee delivered a final report to the commission, dated November 29, 2000, that was useful to the county at the time. Mr. Burdick referred to North Dakota Century Code Chapter 40-01.1 relating to the requirement that cities and counties review government structure at least once every five years, either by appointing a committee or by putting the question of creating a local advisory study committee on the next regular election ballot. MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to proceed with appointing a local governance advisory committee as designated by the chairman. Discussion: Mr. Vanyo asked Mr. Montplaisir to prepare a resolution, which will include the names selected by the chairman, for the board to consider at the next meeting. In the past, Mr. Montplaisir said the area of study was directed in the resolution. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 14. VOUCHERS, Approved MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to approve Voucher No. 198,668 through Voucher No. 198,993. On roll call vote, the motion carried unanimously. 15. ELECTION, Committee report Mr. Montplaisir said Thomas Lane is resigning from the Fargo City Commission, and it will necessitate holding a special election soon. The election process involves the county auditor's office. 16. CORRESPONDENCE, Received and filed MOTION, passed Mrs. Sorum moved and Mr. Wagner seconded to receive and file correspondence outlined by the secretary as follows: Motion carried. notice that the Cass County jail was inspected by the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and found to be in complete compliance with NDCC 12- 44.01; North Dakota Department of Transportation information on the 2006-2007 Federal Aid program; Notice of Red River Valley Fair Association Board of Directors meeting July 6, 2005, at 7:00 PM in the Ag Building on the fairgrounds.