FongcoryBISMARCK, N.D. (AP Oct 3, 2013) – An official says Gov. Jack Dalrymple intends to name a new state tax commissioner in November to serve the remainder of current commissioner Cory Fong’s term.

Fong announced Tuesday he will resign at the end of the year to work for a Bismarck-based advertising agency.

 Dalrymple has directed Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley to gather letters of interest for the position and oversee the appointment process.

Jeff Zent, a spokesman for the governor, says Wrigley will assist in vetting the candidates, and Dalrymple will interview a small group of finalists.

 

Previously

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP Oct 1, 2013) – North Dakota’s tax commissioner is resigning to join a Bismarck advertising agency.
 
     Cory Fong says he plans to step down from the job on Dec. 31. He has held the position since 2005, when he was appointed by Gov. John Hoeven.
 
     Fong won elections in 2006 and 2010.
 
     Fong says he was fortunate to serve the state during good times and will miss working alongside the staff in the tax commissioner’s office.