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North Dakota Century Code Title 40. Municipal Government § 40-15-05. Appointive officers in commission cities--Right to dispense with offices

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

At the first meeting after the qualification of its members, or as soon thereafter as possible, the board of city commissioners shall appoint the following officers:

1. A treasurer;

2. An auditor;

3. An attorney;

4. One or more assessors;

5. A city health officer who shall be a physician;

6. A street commissioner;

7. A chief of the fire department;

8. A chief of police;

9. One or more police officers;

10. A city engineer;

11. A board of public works; and

12. Such other officers or boards as the board of city commissioners may deem necessary.

The board of city commissioners by a majority vote may dispense with any appointive office and provide that the duties thereof shall be performed by other officers or boards, by the board of city commissioners, or by a committee or committees thereof.

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