2021 Board of Equalization Meetings Teleconference Information, Call In - Audio Only Teddy Township: 1 (701) 328-0950; ID: 467 045 774# Bethel Township: 1 (701) 328-0950; ID: 237 932 330# Perth City: 1 (701) 328-0950; ID: 927 851 06# Lansing Township: 1 (701) 328-0950; ID: 604 009 312# Dash Township: 1 (701) 328-0950; ID: 503 754 540# Smith Township: 1 (701) 328-0950; ID: 427 433 109# Rock Lake Township: 1 (701) 328-0950; ID: 214 780 167# Picton Township: 1 (701) 328-0950; ID: 924 440 27# Maza Township: 1 (701) 328-0950; ID: 912 490 873# Olson Township: 1 (701) 328-0950; ID: 832 280 548# Any questions or concerns, please contact the Director of Equalization - Sheri Leas: Phone: (701) 968-4340 Ext. 2013 Email Address: sleas@nd.gov April 1st (Thursday) 8:30am Teddy Township Towner County Courthouse 4:00pm Bethel Township Towner County Courthouse April 5th (Monday) 10:30am Paulson Township Towner County Courthouse 11:00am Monroe Township Towner County Courthouse 1:00pm Sidney Township Towner County Courthouse 4:00pm Armourdale Township Towner County Courthouse April 6th (Tuesday) 9:00am Maza Township Towner County Courthouse 10:00am Olson Township Towner County Courthouse 2:00pm Crocus Township Towner County Courthouse 3:00pm Cando Township Towner County Courthouse 7:00pm Rock Lake City Rock Lake City Hall . April 7th (Wednesday) 9:00am Springfield Township Towner County Courthouse 11:00am Victor Township Towner County Courthouse 1:00pm Mount View Township Towner County Courthouse April 8th (Thursday) 5:30pm Perth City Towner County Courthouse April 12th (Monday) 7:00pm Egeland City Egeland City Hall April 13th (Tuesday) 10:00am Lansing Township Towner County Courthouse 5:00pm Dash Township Sarles Fire Hall 6:00pm Smith Township Sarles Fire Hall 7:00pm Hansboro City Towner County Courthouse April 14th (Wednesday) 2:00pm Rock Lake Township Towner County Courthouse 3:00pm Howell Township Towner County Courthouse 4:30pm Coolin Township Towner County Courthouse 6:00pm Picton Township Overby Residence April 20th (Tuesday) 5:30pm Bisbee City Bisbee City Hall

Farm & Ag The 2007 North Dakota Legislative Assembly amended North Dakota Century Code (N.D.C.C.) Section 57-02-27.2, the section dealing with the valuation and assessment of agricultural lands. Effective August 1, 2007, subsection (7) of this statute provides: “In determining the relative value of lands for each assessment district compared to the county average, the county director of tax equalization shall use soil type and soil classification data from detailed and general soil surveys.” Guide to Assessing Ag Land in North Dakota (2008) Ag Land Valuation Concepts ND Agricultural Land Valuation Model USDA Soil Survey Manual 2025 Ag Land Values Per Acre Towner County Ag Land Sales (2010 - 2024) Farm Residence Exemption Program Inundated Ag Land Application Towner County Soil Modifiers 2024 Ag Stats - Township - Ag Acres - Ag Land Valuation - Avg Per Acre

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The Tobacco Prevention Program offers comprehensive tobacco prevention and control measures in Towner County Tobacco Prevention Program The Tobacco Prevention Program offers comprehensive tobacco prevention and control measures in Towner County in the following areas: Prevent Youth Initiation to Tobacco Us, Promote Cessation, Reduce and Eliminate Secondhand Smoke, Identify High Risk Groups for Use and Difficulty in Quitting. The Tobacco prevention Program operates on the best practices model set forth by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. This model promotes research based prevention methods that are proven to be effective and will reach the whole community versus small group or one-to-one interventions. To learn more about ND's Strategic Plan to Reduce Tobacco Use, Saving Life - Saving Money Prevent Youth Initiation To be effective at reducing youth initiation the focus must be on adults and social norm change rather than on adolescent tobacco use prevention. The intent of this social norm change is to create a social and legal environment where tobacco becomes less desirable, less acceptable, and less accessible. The following is what works in preventing youth from tobacco addiction: Increased tobacco tax visit: Benefits to Increased Tobacco Tax Tobacco Free School Policies, Comprehensive policy that is 24/7 and prohibited tobacco use among students, staff, and visitors. Comprehensive smoke free laws that cover work places and public places Media campaigns with three consistent themes: the tobacco industry lies, nicotine is addictive, and secondhand smoke kills Limiting and regulating tobacco products, activities, and influence (by adopting strong retailer licensing laws, requiring all schools to be tobacco free, removing the depiction of smoking in new youth-rated movies) Increased cessation services Tobacco free college campuses Promote Cessation The ND Tobacco Quitline is the primary source to help tobacco users quit effectively. Quitline services are free and replacement therapy products are available to qualified callers. The best way to quit tobacco is to use social support and proper medication, the Quitline offers both to callers. On average 35% of Quitline members are tobacco free after one year compared to 5 % of people who are able to quit on their own. Call the Quitline today at 1-800-784-8669. Learn more at ND Tobacco Quitline. Reduce and Eliminate Secondhand Smoke Millions of Americans, both children and adults, are still exposed to secondhand smoke in their homes and workplaces despite substantial progress in tobacco control in recent years. The health harms can even be more substantial for the nonsmoker being around secondhand smoke. 38,000 people die annually due to secondhand smoke. Smoke free laws that cover all workplaces reduce heart attack rates for communities by 17% the first year and up to 36% by year three. To learn more about secondhand smoke and what scientific information are driving cities and states to adopt smoke free policies visit: Reasons for Cities to be Smoke Free and Summary of Surgeon Generals Report on Secondhand Smoke and Secondhand Smoke and Young Children Handout. Towner County Tobacco Free Coalition The Towner County Tobacco Free Coalition is made up of community members who are passionate about making their community a healthier place to live, work, and play. The coalition meets bimonthly and breaks for the summer. Meetings are generally one hour. If you are interested in serving as a volunteer please contact us at (701) 968-4353 Related Links North Dakota Department of Health - Tobacco Prevention and Control Center for Disease Control and Prevention - Smoking and Tobacco Use Comprehensive tobacco facts and legal data source Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights Smoke Free - Smoking cessation resource Chew Free - Spit tobacco cessation resource Contact us for more information on the Tobacco Prevention Program.

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Towner County Soil Conservation District is to promote soil and water conservation by offering financial, technical, informational, and educational assistance and opportunities to the people of the District. Towner County Soil Conservation Mission Statement The mission of the Towner County Soil Conservation District is to promote soil and water conservation by offering financial, technical, informational, and educational assistance and opportunities to the people of the District. About Us We provide products and services to the county for conservation. Those funds then go back into the community in the form of educational programs (Eco-Ed, TRESS program with Tom Gisbson, Soil stewardship activites), producer workshops, and county events. Tree planting and weed barrier is our main service that focuses on soil and water conservation. Cost share is available through NRCS, NDFS, FSA, and the State Soil Conservation Committee. Board Meetings are at the USDA Office in Cando the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Supervisors + Staff Chairman - Kirk Larson Bruce Teubner Sharla Henderson Marty Amble Karl Solberg SCD District Manager/NDCDEA Area 1 Rep + Secretary - ? Contact Information Address: Towner County Soil Conservation 1200 Highway 281 S Cando, ND 58324 Phone: (701) 968-4457 Ext 3 Facebook: Towner County Soil Conservation District

Towner County Victim Witness Assistance Program Contact Us: Phone Number: (701)968-4340 Ext. 2010 Mailing Address: PO Box 723 Cando, ND 58324 Physical Address: Towner County Courthouse 315 2nd Street Cando, ND 58324 About The Towner County Victim/Witness Program helps victims of crime rebuild their lives and overcome the physical and emotional consequences of a crime. The goal of this program is to improve the treatment of victims and witnesses of crime by providing them with the services necessary to assist their recovery from a criminal act and to support them as they move through the criminal justice system. Anyone that is a victim of a crime that is being prosecuted by the State's Attorney's Office has a right to victim services. Services Provided General information about the criminal justice system Notification of court hearings Information related to the availability of crime victims compensation, witness fees, and restitution Orientation to the courtroom Accompaniment to court, if necessary Information on available protective services Referrals to public and/or private helping agencies Victim Rights To be informed as to the status of the investigation To be informed as to criminal charges filed To be informed of the defendant's pretrial status To be provided a safe waiting area during trial To receive notice as to victims' and witnesses' participation in court proceedings To submit a Victim Impact Statement To receive information about available services To be informed of the procedures for receiving any witness fees to which they are entitled by law To have property returned that was taken as evidence To be present throughout trial To be informed of rights to a prompt disposition of the case To receive notice as to scheduling and cancellations of hearings To be consulted on any potential plea agreement To be advised of any verdict To receive prompt notice of defendant's release from custody Helpful Terminology Bond Hearing This is the first time the defendant appears in front of the Judge. The Judge will set a bail amount and full conditions of bond, typically including a no contact with a victim. Change of Plea/Sentencing Hearing In felony cases, this hearing is scheduled when the defendant decides to change his/her plea to guilty. At this hearing, a victim has the right to submit a Victim Impact Statement. These statements are important for the Judge to recognize all of the ways the crime has affected the victim. Initial Appearance This hearing occurs in misdemeanor cases only. At this hearing, the defendant will plead guilty or not guilty. If the defendant pleads not guilty, the court will schedule a Pretrial Conference. If a guilty plea is entered, the Judge will immediately sentence the defendant. Plea Agreement The defendant accepting a plea agreement means to settle a case without a trial. Preliminary Hearing This hearing occurs in felony cases only. Testimony is heard by the Judge. The prosecuting attorney must establish probable cause that a crime has been committed by the defendant. Trial Victims and witnesses may be required to testify at a trial. A trial may either be a Jury Trial or a Bench Trial, which is heard by a judge, not a jury. Resources All ND Victims The ALL ND Victims Help Tool provides legal information and resources that can be helpful to a victim of a crime. Crime Victims Compensation Program North Dakota offers compensation to crime victims who suffer physical or emotional injury. ND SAVIN ND SAVIN, North Dakota's Victim Notification Service, is a free, secure, and confidential way to access custody status and information about criminal cases. Marsy's Card A summary of victim rights in North Dakota

Towner County Sheriff's Office page for information SPURS, Sex Offender Registration, Concealed Weapon Applications, Warrant Lists, etc. Towner County Sheriff's Office The Sheriff's Office can be contacted at: 315 2nd Street PO Box 366 Cando, ND 58324 701.968.4350 (telephone goes to dispatch ) Andy Hillier, Sheriff Email: townersh@nd.gov Towner County Officers: Sheriff An dy Hi llie r Email: anhillie r@nd.gov Deputies Skyler Sand Lucero Cerva ntes Dalton Stern Office Manag er Ronda Bertsch Phone: (701)- 968-4350 Email: rabertsch@nd.gov Quick Links: Towner County Sheriffs Office Facebook SPURS Sex Offender Registration Concealed Weapon Application

Towner County Treasurer collects property taxes and provides information on property searches, tax bills, property liens, tax assessed values and deductions. Towner County Treasurer All property taxes for city and county are due on February 15th. They become delinquent on March 2nd. There is a 5% discount applied to all real estate taxes. In order to receive this discount, the real estate taxes need to be paid in full on or before February 15th. All tax statements are mailed out in December. Mobile Home tax statements are sent out from the Tax Equalization Directors office in January. By North Dakota Century Code, all tax statements must be mailed out by December 26th. Property Taxes Fees + Penalties : 5% Discount Deadline: Tuesday, February 15th, 2025 Penalties on 1st Installment + Specials: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2025 - 3% Saturday, May 1st, 2025 - 6% Thursday, July 1st, 2025 - 9% Friday, October 15th, 2025 - 12% Penalties on 2nd Installment: October 16th, 2025 - 6% Online payments are acceptable through the Certified Payments tab below: Once you have clicked on 'Certified Payments' to pay your property taxes, please know that there is a Convenience Fee of 2.45% of the transaction amount with a minimum fee of $2.00 that is applied to all credit card payments. If paying online with an electronic check there is a convenience fee of $2.00. Steps for Paying your Property Taxes: 1. Click Continue (green button) 2. Enter payment amount and parcel number. Click Bank card or Electronic check. 3. Enter address information and click continue, enter billing address or click box for same address then click continue. 4. Enter bank card or banking information and finish your payment. Mindy Reimer County Treasurer Phone: (701) 968-4340 Ext 2001 Fax: (701) 968-4344 Email: mreimer@nd.gov Lindsey Masterson Deputy Treasurer Phone: (701) 968-4340 Ext 2003 Fax: (701) 968-4344 Email: lmasterson@nd.gov Mailing Address: Towner County Treasurer/Auditor PO Box 603 Cando, ND 58324 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Towner County Tax Equalization Director assesses properties within the county. Towner County Tax Equalization The property tax is an ad valorem tax, a tax based upon value. It is the primary means by which local government pays for services it provides such as police and fire protection, schools, roads, parks, courts, etc. It involves two separate processes, the assessment process and the budget process. After these processes are completed, the county auditor calculates the appropriate mill rate for each Taxing District ( Township, School, Fire, etc.) and those rates are applied to each taxable property, by multiplying the taxable value times the mill rate to determine the property tax. Taxpayer Bill of Rights Property Tax Process Understanding Property Taxes ND Living Magazine Look at Property Taxes (2022) ND Property Tax Infographic PRIMARY RESIDENCE CREDIT North Dakota residents who own a home and reside in it as their primary residence qualify for a state property tax credit. This is a state administered program with an online application process. HOMESTEAD CREDIT Homeowners who are 65 years of age or older or who are permanently and totally disabled may be entitled to a property tax credit. Qualifications include an annual income less medical expenses of $70,000 or less (including Social Security and pensions) and the applicant must reside on and have an interest in the property for which the credit is claimed. DISABLED VETERAN EXEMPTION A disabled Veteran of the United States Armed Forces with an armed forces service-connected disability of fifty percent or greater, who was discharged under honorable conditions or who has been retired from the armed forces of the United States, or the non remarried surviving spouse if the disabled veteran is deceased, is eligible for a credit applied against the first one hundred twenty thousand dollars of true and full valuation of the fixtures, buildings, and improvements of the person's homestead equal to the percentage of the disable veteran's disability compensation rating for service- connected disabilities as certified by the department of veterans affairs for the purpose of applying for a property tax exemption. MOBILE HOMES All mobile home owners must apply for a mobile home tax permit at the office of the county director of tax equalization in the county in which the mobile home is located within 10 days after a mobile home is acquired, moved, or first brought into this state. OTHER Mobile Home Registration Form Homestead Credit Flyer Homestead Credit Application Primary Residence Credit Application Disabled Veterans Flyer Disabled Veterans Credit Application Application For Abatement Property Tax Exemption Solar, Wind or Geothermal Exemption Links Farm/Ag Info Maps / Plats ND State Tax Dept ND Century Code USDA ND GIS Hub ND Parcel Viewer Web Soil Survey ND Legislature Sheri Leas Director of Tax Equalization Phone: 701.968.4352 Fax: 701.968.4344 Email: sleas@nd.gov Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 - 4:30