Board Information
History and Functions
In 1917 legislation was approved which created a state board of electricians. In 1949 the name of the board was changed to the state electrical board. The board is charged with the responsibility to examine applicants and issue licenses to those having the necessary qualifications and knowledge in the laws of electricity and electrical codes. The board has jurisdiction over all electrical installations. The executive director may condemn installations hazardous to life and property and order electric service to be discontinued.
Members/Terms of Office/Vacancies
The state electrical board must consist of six members appointed by the governor for a term of five years. One member of the board shall represent the public and may not be directly associated with the electrical industry. The board must include a master electrician who is a contractor, a journeyman electrician, a consumer member of a rural electric cooperative, an elevator mechanic, and a person associated with an investor-owned utility. A member of the board shall qualify by taking the oath of office required of civil officers and shall hold office until that member's successor is appointed and qualified. The governor shall fill any vacancy by appointment for the unexpired term of office.
Meeting Schedule (2026)
Following is a list of scheduled dates for the North Dakota State Electrical Board meetings.
- January 22, 2026
- February 25, 2026 (Public Hearing & Board Meeting)
- March 18, 2026
- April 8, 2026 (Special Meeting)
- May 20, 2026
- July 15, 2026
- September 23, 2026
- November 18, 2026
The ND State Electrical Board meetings are held at the offices of the State Electrical Board, 1929 N Washington St., Suite A-1, Bismarck, North Dakota (unless otherwise specified).
Members
The Board consists of six members appointed by the governor. To provide equal representation, one member is selected from:
- Master electrician;
- Journeyman electrician;
- Consumer member of a rural electric cooperative;
- Elevator mechanic;
- Investor-owned utilities; and
- Public member not directly associated with the electrical industry.
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Rodney Mayer
Master Electrician
701-833-8401
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James Brandenburg
Journeyman Electrician
406-478-4597
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Christina Roemmich
Consumer Member Rural Electric Cooperative
701-667-6410
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Jesse Larson
Elevator Mechanic
701-204-2818
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Jon Hoffman
Investor-Owned Utility
701-420-1477
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Gerald "Poke" Buck
Public Member
701-226-3872
Link to North Dakota Office of the Governor, Search Boards: https://apps.nd.gov/gov/boards/Search/Boards
Agendas (Regular Meeting)
- Date:
- Time: 8:30 a.m.
Agendas (Special Meeting)
- Date:
- Time:
Approved Meeting Minutes