北达科他州AG说,道德委员会允许为儿童保育和安全提供竞选资金,从而超越了道德委员会,引发了领导层的争议。 North Dakota's AG says ethics commission overstepped by allowing campaign funds for child care and security, sparking leadership dispute.

北达科他州总检察长Drew Wrigley裁定,道德委员会允许为儿童保育和安全提供运动资金,从而超越了它的权限,指出只有立法机构才能制定这种规则。 North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley ruled that the Ethics Commission overstepped its authority by allowing campaign funds for child care and security, stating only the Legislature can set such rules. 尽管Murray Sagsveen的任期于8月结束,但根据法律咨询,Murray Sagsveen继续任职,但在甄选委员会陷入僵局后撤回了重新任命的申请。 Despite his term ending in August, Murray Sagsveen continued serving, citing legal advice, but withdrew his reappointment application after a deadlock among the selection committee. 总督Kelly Armstrong、参议院领袖David Hogue和Kathy Hogan、国务卿Michael Howe都对委员会试图绕过立法表示关切。 Governor Kelly Armstrong, Senate leaders David Hogue and Kathy Hogan, and Secretary of State Michael Howe all expressed concerns over the commission’s attempts to bypass legislation. 新的会议定于12月16日举行,以任命继任者,而最近又增加了两名新成员。 A new meeting is set for December 16 to appoint a successor, while two new members were recently added.