North Dakota Century Code Title 40. Municipal Government § 40-16-11. Funds--Controlled by governing body--Exceptions--Disbursement on order

All funds in the city treasury, except school funds, funds created and set apart for the payment of interest and principal of the debt of the city, and funds collected on special assessments, shall be under the control of the governing body of the city and shall be drawn out when authorized by a vote of the governing body, upon the order of the executive officer countersigned by the city auditor.