N.D. Cent. Code § 11-09-07
11-09-07. Vote required - Effective date
11-09-07. Vote required - Effective date
If a majority of the votes cast on the question of adoption of a county manager form of
government are in favor of that form, it becomes effective on the first day of January next
succeeding the election or on a later date as may be designated in the plan or resolution. All
elected offices no longer filled by popular election are abolished on the effective date.