N.D. Cent. Code § 61-06-11
61-06-11. Board of election of irrigation district - Failure of member of election board to be present
61-06-11. Board of election of irrigation district - Failure of member of election board
to be present.
Before the date of the regular election, the board shall appoint from the electors of the
district one clerk and two judges who shall constitute the board of election. If the board fails to
appoint a board of election, or if the members appointed do not attend at the opening of the mail
ballots or the opening of the polls on the day of election, the electors of the district present at
that hour may appoint the members of the election board or fill the place of an absent member.
The board of directors, in its order or resolution appointing the members of the board of election,
shall designate the time and place where the mail ballots will be opened or where the election
will be held.