This bill proposes amendments to the North Dakota Century Code regarding the amendment and repeal processes for county and city home rule charters. It introduces new provisions that allow counties and cities to amend their home rule charters without requiring a petition or vote from the electors when a portion of the charter is preempted, superseded, or invalidated by a legislative act or court order. Specifically, the governing bodies of counties and cities can adopt resolutions to make these amendments, which must reference the authority supporting the change. The resolutions must be published within thirty days of adoption, ensuring transparency.

Additionally, the bill amends existing sections related to the amendment or repeal of home rule charters, clarifying that the standard processes for proposals and ratification by electors remain in place unless the new provisions apply. The amendments ensure that any changes made under the new sections do not affect the ability to add powers that were not included in the original charters, which must still follow the traditional amendment process. Overall, the bill streamlines the amendment process for home rule charters in response to changes in law or court rulings, while maintaining the necessary checks and balances through public notice and filing requirements.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 11-09.1-06
Adopted by the Senate State and Local Government Committee: 11-09.1-06, 40-05.1-07
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 11-09.1-06, 40-05.1-07