N.D. Cent. Code § 40-04-07
40-04-07. Special election called to elect city commissioners
40-04-07. Special election called to elect city commissioners
Within twenty days after the issuance of a patent incorporating any city under the provisions
of this chapter, the executive officer of the city voting such incorporation shall call a special
election for the purpose of electing the first board of city commissioners. The election shall be
held as provided in section 40-21-02.