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1. What is the Cost of a Ward County Building Permit

$4.50 for every $1000 in building cost. Ex: Building cost equals $200,000.00, permit fee=$900. (Cost/ 1000)x$4.50=permit fee

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1. How do I update my information in the CodeRED system?

If you have created a password protected account with CodeRED, you will need to login to make any changes. Otherwise, simply go through the CodeRED enrollment process with your current information and any old information will be replaced.

2. How do I remove the CodeRED alerts from my phone number?

To remove CodeRED weather alerts from your phone, call (800) 566-9780; this is the phone number that the weather alerts come from. A menu of options will play, one of which is to remove the weather alerts from your phone line. You must call this number from the phone that receives the alerts. If you would like to remove the weather alerts from multiple phone lines, you must go through the process on each phone that receives the alerts.

3. What is the difference between CodeRED emergency alerts and CodeRED weather alerts?

The CodeRED system is primarily used in two ways: to send emergency alerts, & to send weather alerts.

1. CodeRED emergency alerts are set up and sent locally. A representative from the dispatch center, police department, or other City or County official has the ability to record and send out alerts to designated areas. The designated area could be a neighborhood, city, or the entire county, as selected by the person sending out the message. Emergency alerts are used to send out critical community alerts. Examples of uses of this function would be to inform residents of sandbag deployments through neighborhoods, boil water alerts, evacuation notices, etc. You do not have to sign up for CodeRED weather alerts to receive CodeRED emergency alerts.
2. CodeRED weather alerts are automated alerts that are sent whenever the National Weather Service issues a tornado warning, severe thunderstorm warning, or a flash flood warning for a particular area. Only the area affected by the alert, as designated by the National Weather Service, will receive the message. You must sign up for CodeRED community emergency alerts to receive CodeRED weather alerts.

4. Do I need to sign up for CodeRED every year?

No. Once you have signed up for CodeRED, your information will stay in the database and you do not need to enroll again.

5. How can I tell if I'm already signed up to receive CodeRED alerts?

CodeRED is owned and operated by OnSolve. Since it is not owned or operated by Ward County, we are unable to view the database or residents' private information. To be sure you are signed up to receive CodeRED messages, simply go through the three step enrollment process. If you were already in the system the new information you enter will replace the old information.

6. How do I know if a phone call, text, or e-mail is from the CodeRED system?

CodeRED always uses the same phone numbers and e-mail address to issue alerts. We suggest saving these phone numbers as contacts in your phone.

• General Notifications come from (855) 969-4636
• Emergency Notifications come from (866) 419-5000
• Weather Alerts come from (800) 566-9780
• Weather Alert e-mails come from weather@ecnetwork.com

If you receive weather alerts from a phone number or e-mail address not listed above it is NOT from the CodeRED system.

7. I wasn't able to listen to the entire CodeRED message the first time the alert went out. Is there a way to listen to the message again?

You can always listen to the most recent CodeRED message that was sent to your phone by calling back the number that called you:

• General Notifications come from (855) 969-4636
• Emergency Notifications come from (866) 419-5000
• Weather Alerts come from (800) 566-9780

8. If I enter my information into CodeRED more than once will my phone number be in the system multiple times so I receive multiple phone calls every time an alert goes out?

No. The CodeRED system only allows a phone number to be entered in the system one time. If you enter your phone number multiple times, it will recognize that it is already in the system and replace the old entry with a new one.

9. How many phone numbers can I sign up for CodeRED?

You can sign as many phone numbers up for the CodeRED system as you would like. Go through the three-step enrollment process as many times as necessary to add every phone line you would like to receive the alerts. Keep in mind that every time an alert goes out for your address every single phone line you have signed up will ring.

10. How many addresses can I sign up under my phone number in CodeRED? Can I sign up to receive alerts for both my home and business on one phone?

You may only link a single address to a phone number. The system uses your address to determine whether or not you fall under an alert, only one address may be used per phone line.

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1. Can I apply online?

answer here

2. Where can I sign up for utilities?

Answer here

3. Do I have to license my pets?

Answer here.

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1. How do I obtain a permit for an oversized or overweight load?

Ward County requires permits for movements of oversized and overweight loads on county roads. Information about load restrictions and permits can be found here.

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1. How do I apply for SNAP?

You can complete the application online, in office, or by mail. Application for Assistance

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1. How Do I check out an E-Book?

Great Question! You can search for an e-book in our catalog just like any other book. The title will have a link to check out the book. You can also follow the link below. On this website, you can login and search for what e-books we have access to. Your login information is your library card number (found on your library card) and your last name. North Dakota Library2Go

2. How do I get a library card?

We need to see a photo id that has a local address on it. If you do not have that, we would need to see a piece of mail. When you come in, we will have an application form to fill out. Things that we ask for are: Your name, Your address, A phone number, and we would like an email address if at all possible.

3. When does the bookmobile come to my town?

That is a good question! Follow the link to check out the most recent bookmobile schedule. Bookmobile Schedule

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1. How to record a Deed?

Call an attorney.

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1. How do I annex my land into another school district?

There are some key stipulations to the law that are required for you to annex your land.
*You must live in the area to be annexed
*You must have a school age child or a child that will attend school in the upcoming school
year
*You must be connected or "contiguous" to the school district you want to annex into
*You must have 2/3rds of the people living in the area to be annexed sign the petition
*You must be a qualified elector or live in your home for 30 days or longer and be over the age of 18 years.

2. What will I be asked to do during the testimony part of the annexation hearing?

Guidelines for County
Reorganization Committee Hearing

1. This meeting is a hearing for people to testify to this committee regarding the petitions in annexation.

2. Turn cell phones off or to vibrate.

3. If you must take urgent calls on the cell phone, take your conversation outside of this room.

4. You are only allowed to talk during the testimony part of the meeting.

5. When you testify please print, then sign your name like you sign a check and mark for or against on the sheet at the podium.

6. All testimony should be at the podium and please speak into the microphone because the meeting is being recorded.

7. There is an agenda on page 5 of the packet and we will have testimony for and against the petition and then later you will all get a chance to testify again either for or against the annexation.

8. Talk only to the committee, do not address anyone in the audience or make comments from the audience during testimony or committee deliberation.

9. Please state only information pertinent to this annexation. Try to stick to testimony that is new and different. If you do not have something new to add but want to show support sign in, introduce yourself, state your support and ask to entertain any questions the committee may have.

10. Be respectful of other people’s testimony.

11. Do not talk amongst yourselves when the committee is in deliberation or during testimony.

12. Address any concerns or clarification by approaching the podium and addressing the committee.

3. Do you have a sample agenda of an Annexation Hearing?

(Name of Petition Carrier Family) Annexation

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Ward County Courthouse
1:00 PM

1. Introduction of Lawyer from the Ward County State Attorney’s Office.

A. Determine if all the statutory requirements regarding the petition have been met
If no, the meeting is adjourned.
If yes, the petition is deemed valid and the meeting continues.

2. Call to order of hearing by Chairman of the Ward County Reorganization Committee.

3. Introduction of Ward County Committee Members present

4. Reading of Petition: Ward County Superintendent of Schools and Secretary of
Reorganization Committee

5. Testimony FOR the petition

6. Testimony AGAINST the petition

7. Testimony relative to the equitable adjustment of all property, assets, debts & liabilities among
Districts involved if petition is approved

8. Any additional testimony, either FOR or AGAINST the petition

9. Complete Findings of Facts form by the County Committee
a.) Secretary calls upon each member to read decision
b.) Committee secretary writes motion and the reasons why on Findings
c.) Committee members sign Findings

11. Announce State board meeting – if necessary

12. Adjourn hearing

4. How will I know if my annexation is approved or denied?

You will receive an answer to your petition from the County Reorganization Committee the same day you attend the hearing. All documentary evidence will be recorded and sent to the State Board of Education in Bismarck, ND. The State Board can either confirm or deny the County Reorganization Committee's decision. The State Board usually meets on the third Monday of each month. All annexations are effective July 1st of each year following the State Board hearing.

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1. I moved out of my child's school district but my children are still attending the school through open enrollment. Can I continue my term on the School Board?

You must reside in the school district in order to serve on their school board. If you move out of the district you will need to resign your position.

The following is just part of the chapter of the law. For the full chapter see
http://www.legis.nd.gov/general-information/north-dakota-century-code

15.1-07-14. Qualified elector.
1. An individual who is a qualified elector of this state may:
a. Vote to elect board members for the school district in which the individual resides;
b. Serve as a board member for the school district in which the individual resides;
and
c. Serve as a judge or clerk of election for the school district in which the individual
resides.
2. For the purposes of elections held under this chapter, an individual residing on a
military installation is deemed to be a resident of a school district if the school district
admits students from the military installation pursuant to a contract and receives
impact aid pursuant to Public Law No. 81-874 [64 Stat. 1100; 20 U.S.C. 236 et seq.],
as amended.

16.1-01-04. Qualifications of electors - Voting requirements.
1. Every citizen of the United States who is eighteen years or older; a resident of this
state; and has resided in the precinct at least thirty days next preceding any election,
except as otherwise provided in regard to residency in chapter 16.1-14, is a qualified
elector.
2. For the purposes of this title, every qualified elector may have only one residence,
shown by an actual fixed permanent dwelling, establishment, or any other abode.
3. Except as otherwise provided in this section, an individual's residence must be
determined in accordance with the rules for determining residency as provided in
section 54-01-26.

54-01-26. Residence - Rules for determining.
Every person has in law a residence. In determining the place of residence, the following
rules must be observed:
1. It is the place where one remains when not called elsewhere for labor or other special
or temporary purpose and to which the person returns in seasons of repose.
2. There can be only one residence.
3. A residence cannot be lost until another is gained.
4. The residence of the supporting parent during the supporting parent's life, and after the
supporting parent's death, the residence of the other parent is the residence of the
unmarried minor children.
5. An individual's residence does not automatically change upon marriage, but changes
in accordance with subsection 7. The residence of either party to a marriage is not
presumptive evidence of the other party's residence.
6. The residence of an unmarried minor who has a parent living cannot be changed by
either that minor's own act or that of that minor's guardian.
7. The residence can be changed only by the union of act and intent.

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1. I don't have a CDL do I need to attend the workshop?

15.1-07-20. School vehicle driver - Requirements. 1. a. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if an individual transports students or other passengers in a school vehicle for which a commercial driver's license is not required, the individual must: (1) Hold a North Dakota driver's license; (2) Be free from communicable diseases; (3) Be in good physical health and have normal use of both hands, both feet, both eyes, and both ears; (4) Be of sound mental health; (5) Pass any drug and alcohol screening tests required by the school board; and (6) Be at least twenty-one years of age, unless the board of a school district determines that an individual not meeting this requirement can safely and adequately perform the required duties. b. If the vehicle being used to transport students or other passengers under this subsection is a school vehicle for which a commercial driver's license is not required, but which is designed to seat ten to fifteen passengers, the individual must: (1) Hold a North Dakota driver's license; (2) Meet the physical and medical requirements established for commercial vehicle drivers; (3) Complete any annual training required by the superintendent of public instruction; and (4) Be at least twenty-one years of age, unless the board of a school district determines that an individual not meeting this requirement can safely and adequately perform the required duties. 2. a. The board of a school district may request, at any time, that a health care professional designated by the board examine an individual to determine if the individual meets the physical and medical requirements of subsection 1. b. The health care professional conducting the examination shall forward any charges to the individual's insurance carrier for payment. Any examination costs that remain after application of the individual's insurance coverage are the responsibility of the board.

NDDPI School Bus Driver Guide (P.13) Training Responsibilities
In addition, all regular, substitute, and activity bus drivers are required by the Department of Public Instruction to attend the following training programs:
• Annual training workshop sponsored by the local school district or county superintendent's office.
• DD-4 workshop every five years. New drivers must attend within one year of employment.
• Other meetings/training called by the transportation director.

Don Williams
Administrative Staff Officer
ND Department of Public Instruction
School Finance
Voice: (701) 328-2236
Fax: (701) 328-0204
dmwilliams@nd.gov

“We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible.” –V. Lombardi

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1. Where do I pay my taxes?

Online or Auditor/ Treasures Office. 2nd Floor Ward County Court House. Pay by phone with credit card (701)857-6420. Pay Online

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