No rule against sheriff filling empty seat on North Dakota’s ethics board, state officials say

By: Mary Steurer

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: June 25, 2026

Words: 553

Last Updated: 4 weeks ago

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Despite questions and some objections, state leaders say local officials are eligible to serve on the North Dakota Ethics Commission.

Burleigh County Sheriff Kelly Leben was selected last week to fill a vacancy on the board left by former chair Cynthia Lindquist, who resigned to pursue a new job out of state.

Some observers questioned this choice, pointing to language in the state constitution that says public officials may not serve on …

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