Emergency Management Board

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1. Establishment

The City of Grand Forks and the County of Grand Forks through a Joint Powers Agreement establish a combined emergency management agency.

2. Administration

The agency shall be managed by a board to be known as the Emergency Management Board. The Board shall consist of: a member of the County Commission, appointed by the County Commission; a member of the City Council, appointed by the City Council, and a representative of the public, whose appointment shall be jointly concurred with by the County Commission and the City Council.

3. Powers and Duties

To plan for and implement the establishment of the agency;
To plan for and implement the emergency management systems, including emergency mitigation, preparation, response and recovery functions and activities for all emergencies and disasters, whether natural or man-made;
To develop a plan for the administration and management of the Emergency Management Agency;
To establish and develop policies governing day to day operations of the agency;
To prepare an annual budget for approval by the City and County;
To employ an Emergency Manager and staff necessary to operate or manage the agency, subject to the limits of annual appropriations and authority approved by the City and County;
To enter into contracts for the purchase, lease and sale of equipment and/or services necessary to carry out its powers and duties, subject to the limits of annual appropriations and authority as approved by the City and County;
To plan for future needs of the City and County in relation to emergency services and Emergency Management and make appropriate recommendations to the City and County;
To assure that emergency operational plans are developed to effectively serve the citizens within the agency’s jurisdiction;
To submit an annual report of all functions, activities, and recommendations for consideration by the City and County;

To prepare and submit such grant applications for local, state, federal or other funding which may be available for the administration, operation and management of the Emergency Management program;
Such other powers and duties as may be assigned from time to time by the City and County.

4. Members

Danny Weigel - Term expires January 1, 2021
Grand Forks City Council Representative

Diane Knauf
Grand Forks County Commission Representative

Leah Ista- Term expires March 3, 2022
Representative of the Public

Michelle Rakoczy - Term expires March 4, 2024
Representative of the Public

Heather Everson - Term expires March 5, 2024
Representative of the Public

Civil Service Commission Meeting - December

Date: 12/11/2025 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM 12/11/2025 9:30 AM 12/11/2025 10:00 AM

Add to my Calendar

December 8, 2025

MEMO TO: Margo Svoboda, Commissioner

Keith Reitmeier, Commissioner

Greg LaHaise. Chairperson

Patsy Nies, Vice-Chairperson

Roger Hodnefield, Commissioner

FROM: Tangee Bouvette, Human Resources Director

RE: Civil Service Commission Meeting Agenda – December

Notice is hereby given that the Civil Service Commission will meet on the above date and time. This meeting will be conducted virtually.

Members of the public may call (701) 746-2662 to receive the telephone number to call in or the website to join via electronically. Persons with disabilities who may need assistance should contact the ADA Coordinator at least 24 hours prior to this meeting at 746-2665.

Following is the proposed agenda for the Grand Forks Civil Service Commission Meeting which is scheduled for 9:30 AM on Thursday, December 11, 2025 via telephone or video conference. Please contact us at 746-2662 if you are unable to attend.

AGENDA

GRAND FORKS CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

Regular Meeting

9:30 AM

Call to Order

Approval of Minutes

November 13, 2025

Re-Employment Register Request

Reassignment Register

Police Sergeant

Assistant Public Health Director

Civil Engineer

Public Safety Telecommunicator

Network Manager

Systems Analyst

Systems Analyst, Senior

Systems Specialist

Adjourn

Any individual requiring special accommodation to allow access or participation at a City meeting is asked to notify the ADA Coordinator (746-2667) of his/her needs. Also, materials can be provided in alternative formats: large print, Braille, cassette tape, or on computer disk for people with disabilities or with limited English proficiency (LEP) by contacting the ADA Coordinator (746-2667).

Civil Service Agenda December 2025