North Dakota Century Code Title 15.1. Elementary and Secondary Education § 15.1-09-25. School board members--Affirmation or oath of office

An individual elected as a member of or appointed to a school board shall take and file with the school district business manager an affirmation or oath of office within ten days after receiving notice of the election or appointment and before commencing duties.  If the individual refuses to take the affirmation or oath of office required by this section, the individual's action is deemed to be a refusal to serve and a failure to qualify for the office pursuant to section 44-02-01.