Oliver County Seeking Board Members

The Oliver County Commission is seeking applicants for 2 appointments to the Oliver County Planning & Zoning Board, 2 appointments to the Oliver County Weed Board and 1 appointment to the Oliver County Park Board.

The P & Z Board members are responsible for making recommendations to the County Commission regarding development and land uses in the county.  The appointment includes: Review of master plans/applications, zone change requests, zoning violations, and other items as instructed by the County Ordinance or County Commission. Meetings are usually held the fourth Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m. at the County Courthouse.

The Weed Board members are responsible for decisions on weed control in the county. Meetings are usually held 2-3 times per year, in the spring and in the fall.

The Park Board members are responsible for making recommendations to the County Commission regarding donation of park fund requests within the county. Meetings are held once a year during the June or July County Commission meeting.

Any qualified elector of Oliver County is eligible for appointment.  Interested persons may fill out an application obtained in the County Auditor’s office.

Contact Jaden Schmidt, Oliver County Auditor, by email at jadschmidt@nd.gov or by phone 701-794-8721.