BISMARCK — A total of 39 North Dakotans applied to fill the open positions to the Ethics Commission.

The applicant pool includes former Ethics Commission Chair Paul Richard, who was among the first crop of commissioners to serve on the board. Richard stepped down last year after five years of service.

He said he applied to finish the term of former chair Dave Anderson, who died unexpectedly in May. Anderson was also one of the first members of the commission. Richard said he could help fill in the experience gap that Anderson leaves behind.

“At the end of the day, I’m available if they want me,” he said.

Other applicants include attorneys, former state and local government employees, professors, community organizers and a former Ethics Commission intern.

Whoever fills Anderson’s seat

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