N.D. Cent. Code § 24-05-10
24-05-10. Damages - How ascertained - Special board
24-05-10. Damages - How ascertained - Special board
If the board of county commissioners is unable to purchase the lands required for the
purposes mentioned in section 24-05-09 at a price that the board determines reasonable, the
board by order or resolution shall declare the necessity for the taking of the lands. The board of
county commissioners shall appoint a special board consisting of the county auditor or the
county official responsible for the duties of the auditor and two other officials of the county to fix
the damages for the taking.