Yes. N.D.C.C. § 40-01-09.1 allows for the publication of “the complete minutes, or a complete summary showing the substantive actions taken at the meeting.” Many cities choose to publish only the required elements and exclude any discussion to save space.

A summary of the minutes must include:

  • The names of the members attending the meeting;
  • The date and time the meeting was called to order and adjourned;
  • A list of topics discussed regarding public business;
  • A description of each motion made and whether the motion was seconded;
  • The results of every vote taken;
  • The vote of each member on every recorded roll call vote but this can be denoted as unanimous when appropriate; and
  • A list of checks, the payee and the amount.

Note the list of checks only includes paper checks, not ACH/electronic payments. Additionally, employee salary checks do not need to be included if the city publishes an annual salary schedule. (June 2026)