Bismarck Mayor Steve Bakken is looking for candidates interested in serving on the Special Assessment Commission, a three-member board appointed by the City Commissioners. The volunteer committee has one open position. This position is open to any member of the Bismarck community with some financial background and not subject to property ownership conditions. The position is a new term through April 2027. Interested applicants should complete an application form describing their qualifications, background and why they would like to serve on the Commission. A copy of the applicant’s resume is a submittal requirement. Complete applications should be sent to:

Dmitriy Chernyak, Director of Finance 

Finance Department 

P.O. Box 5503 

Bismarck, ND 58506-5503 

The application forms may be found on the City of Bismarck website at www.bismarcknd.gov or by viewing the link: application form Forms can also be obtained by calling the Finance Department at (701) 355-1600 or may be picked up at the department office at 221 N 5th Street, Bismarck. Additional information on the position and the appointment process can also be obtained by contacting the department office. 

The deadline for applications is Tuesday, March 30, 2021. It is anticipated that the new board member will be announced at the April 13, 2021, Board of City Commissioners’ meeting. The Special Assessment Committee, a three-member board appointed by the City Commissioners. The Special Assessment Commission's job is to make sure the assessments are spread fairly among properties, not whether the work should be done.

The Special Assessment Committee meets twice a year at the City-County Office Building, 221 N 5th Street, Bismarck.