North Dakota Century Code Title 40. Municipal Government § 40-05-05. Cities may contract for electrical energy or gas

The governing body of any city may enter into a contract with any person, partnership, association, corporation, limited liability company, or the United States or any department or agency thereof to provide for:

The making and execution of any such contract must be authorized by a resolution of the governing body adopted by a majority of the members thereof at a regularly assembled meeting of such body. Nothing contained in this section shall deprive the public service commission of any of its regulatory powers with reference to contract rates.