An amendment to the North Dakota constitution called Measure 3 has been stirring up controversy.

The amendment is proposing to remove the eight-member board of higher education and replace it with three full time board members that would oversee all public education in the state.

Since the amendment was proposed, many have been pointing out the flaws in the amendment and the effects it would have. Many issues have been brought up on how the amendment will hurt more than help.

Removing the eight-member board, who are each part time, would take away the citizens’ voice in the board. Replacing them with appointed officials is something that has already been done in North Dakota and was reversed by appointing the citizen board.

Many people are concerned about the problems the amendment will bring up if passed and now they are voicing their opinions. Different articles have been posted highlighting the main problems with the proposed amendment and  the negative effects it could potentially have.

Since many individuals have questions about this amendment and how it would affect students, a meeting has been called on Oct. 7 in the Loading Dock.

The meeting will be an open forum and will give individuals an opportunity to bring up questions and concerns about the amendment. A moderator will be present to help the meeting stay in order, but the main focus will be on helping people answer questions regarding Measure 3.

The forum is open to everyone interested and will be on Oct. 7 in the Loading Dock from 5 to 7 pm. With voting for Measure 3 under a month away, the open forum will answer questions for those with concerns.

More information on the event can found on UND’s event page or at the Loading Dock located in the Memorial Union.

Parker Payne is a staff writer for The Dakota Student. He can be reached at [email protected].