The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-03-27

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Sec. 8. After the appointment Of
said first three commissioners. and
except when appointed to I'LL va
oancy. each commissioner shall be ap-
pointed on, or before the last Monday
In January, during the biennial ses-
sion Of the legislature, next preceding
the commencement Of the term for
which he shall be appointed. In case
Of vacancy, It shall be filled by ap-
pointment by the governor TOR the
unexpired portion Of the term in
which such vacancy shall occur, sub
ject to tho confirmation by the SEN
ate. II such appointment be made
when the legislature IL not In regular
session, the appointee shall hold his
ofioe until the third Monday in Janu-
ary in the next biennial session Of the
legislature, when IL such appoint
ment is not confirmed by the senate,
the ONCE shall become vacant, and.
on or before the last Monday In
February, the governor, by and with
the advice and consent Of the senate,
shall appoint a suitable person to fill
such vacancy for the remainder Of
such term.
Sec. I. The persons to be appointed
as members Of such commission shall
be such az are known to possess
knowledge Of the subject Of taxation
and skill in matters pertaining there
to. So far az practicable, they shall be
80 selected that the board will not be
composed wholly Of persons who are
members Of, or afiliated with the
same political party. or organization.
No person appointed as such commits
,sioner shall hold any other Office I'M
der the laws of this state, or any
once under the government Of the
United States, or Of any other state.
Each such commissioner shall devote
his entire time to the duties Of the
Office and shall not hold any position
Of trust or profit, engaged in any oc-
cupation or business interfering with
or inconsistent with his duties. or
serve on, or under any committee, or
any political party.
Sec. s. Each commissioner within
thirty days after notice. Of his ap-
pointment, and before entering upon
the discharge of the duties Of his Of
fee, shall take, subscribe and file with
the secretary Of state. the oath Of Of
fee prescribed by law. Each OF said
commissioners will receive an annual
salary Of three thousand dollars. pay
able in the same manner that salaries
Of other state officers are paid.
Sec. 6. The commissioners first ap.
pointed under this act. after having
duly qualified, shall without delay
meet at the capitol at Bismarck and
shall thereupon organize by electing
4 secretary, who shall receive salary
Of not more than two thousand four
hundred dollars per annum. The
member having the shortest term to
serve, except when serving without
the approval of the senate, shall be
the chairman Of the commission. A
majority Of said commission shall con-
stitute q quorum for the transaction
Of business and the performance OF
the duties Of the commission. The
said commission shall be in continue
Gus session, aud open for the transac-
ton Of business every day, except
Sundays and legal holidays; and the
sessions Of such commission shall
stand and DO deemed to be adjourned
from day to day, without formal en-
try thereof upon its records. The
commission may hold sessions, or con-
duct Investigations at any place other
than tho capitol whom deemed neces.
Sary to facilitate the performance Of
it's duties. Individual members OF
the commission may. upon direction
OF said commission. likewise conduct
hearings and investigate ct any other
place than the capitol.
Geo. Z. The commission may. In adj
difion 70 secretary provided for In
section ok Of this act, also employ
such other. persons % clerks. stenog-
raphers and experts az may be neces-
sary for tho performance Of the duties
required Of the commission. The COM
mission shall fix the compensation ct
such secretary. clerks. stenographers
and experts employed by them, but
the total amount expanded fer that
purpose shall not exceed six thousand
dollars per .aunum. Tho secretary
shall keep full and correct minutes Of
all hearings, transactions and pro-
ceedings Of said commission and shall
perform such duties a. may be re-
ouired by the commission. Tho COM
mission shall have the power to make
all needful rules. not inconsistent
With law, for the orderly and meth
odical performance Of ito duties 40 .
board Of assessment or otherwise, and
for conducting hearings and other pro.
cesdings before Il.
Sec. 8. The commission shall keep
its o1loe at the capitol. and shall be
provided with suitable rooms. neces-
Sary Office furniture, supplies. sta