State Capitol Bureau
BISMARCK - The nominating committee for the state Board of Higher Education is seeking applicants for two seats on the board that open up next year.
The board governs the North Dakota University System.
Come July 1, the terms of board members Richie Smith of Wahpeton and Pam Kostelecky of Dickinson expire.
Smith is eligible for reappointment to a second four-year term. Kostelecky, who has been on the board since 2002, is not.
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Smith could not be reached immediately for comment Wednesday on whether he plans to apply for a second term.
The deadline to apply is noon on Dec. 24.
The nominating committee will meet Jan. 13 at the Supreme Court to discuss the applications and forward three finalists for each position to the governor, who makes the appointment. Appointees must then be confirmed by the state Senate.
Anyone interested can get an application by calling (701) 328-4572 or writing the Department of Public Instruction, 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Bismarck, 58505-0440. Applicants also need to submit a background resume and supporting references when they send the completed application.
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