N.D. Cent. Code § 40-15-06
40-15-06. Term of appointive officers
40-15-06. Term of appointive officers
The terms of all appointive officers of a city operating under the commission system of
government commences on the first day of July succeeding their appointment unless otherwise
provided by ordinance, and the officers shall hold their respective offices for the term provided
by ordinance, and until their respective successors are qualified.