CITY OF BOWMAN

LEGAL NOTICE OF ELECTION

AND FILING DEADLINE

Notice is hereby given that the deadline for filing to have a candidate’s name printed on the ballot for the City of Bowman is April 6, 2026, at 4:00 pm.  The following city offices are up for election:

Bowman City Commission

City Commissioner                   4 Year Term

City Commissioner                    4 Year Term

City Commissioner                    2 Year Term (Unexpired  4 Year Term)

Bowman Parks and Recreation Board

City Park Board Member         4 Year Term

City Park Board Member         4 Year Term

City Park Board Member         4 Year Term

A candidate for a city office must turn in a completed SFN 2074 Petition/Certificate of Nomination with the correct number of signatures and completed SFN 10172 Statement of Interests to the City Auditor by the above deadline date and time.  All forms are available from the City Auditor at City Hall at 101 1^st Street NE.

Bowman City Commission

Public Comment Policy

The City of Bowman Commission welcomes and values public input during its meetings. Meetings are open to the public; however, they are conducted for the purpose of city business and are not a public forum. This policy ensures individuals have a fair opportunity to be heard while maintaining an orderly and efficient meeting environment.

Individual rights of privacy will be protected.

Public Comment Procedures

1. Public Comment Agenda Item
   Public comment will be included on the agenda for all meetings and will follow the order of the agenda items.
2. Speaker Registration
   Individuals wishing to provide public comment must sign the agenda sheet stating the agenda item they wish to address:
   • Name
   • The agenda item from the current or previous meeting agenda to be addressed

Failure to provide required information disqualifies the individual from speaking.

Public comments will be taken as follows:

• Comments on current agenda items will be heard at the beginning of that agenda item.
• Comments on agenda items from the previous meeting will be heard at the end of the meeting

1. Time Limits
   • Each speaker is allotted three (3) minutes.
   • Speakers will be notified when their time has expired.
2. Order of Speakers
   Speakers will be called in the order they signed up, consistent with the agenda order.
3. Comment Requirements
   Comments must:
   • Address the agenda item list on the sheet
   • Be pertinent to City of Bowman business
   • Be directed to the Commission as a whole
4. Prohibited Conduct
   Comments may not:
   • Be defamatory, abusive, harassing, or unlawful
   • Include confidential or exempt information under North Dakota open records law
   • Disrupt or interfere with the orderly conduct of the meeting
5. Use of Equipment
   Individuals will not have access to the City of Bowman’s audio/visual equipment.
6. Time Transfer
   Speakers may not yield or transfer their allotted time to another individual.
7. Written Comments
   Individuals unable or unwilling to speak in person may submit written comments to the City Auditor.
   • Comments received 24 hours prior to the meeting will be distributed to Commission members before the meeting.
   • Comments received less than 24 hours prior will be distributed after the meeting.
   • Written comments must include:
     • Name
     • Agenda item being addressed

Written comments will be read aloud at the meeting, and the residents’ identity will be stated. No written response will be provided by the City Commission.

Anonymous written comments will not be considered.

Approved Date: 3/3/26

Effective Date: 3/17/26