North Dakota Century Code Title 40. Municipal Government § 40-53.2-01. Legislative intent on city consolidation

The legislative assembly recognizes that a viable government capable of providing essential services is necessary to the general welfare of the citizens of every city in this state. The legislative assembly further recognizes that some cities have become and will continue to become incapable of providing adequate services to their citizens and that a process is necessary to allow these dysfunctional cities to consolidate with other nearby cities in order to better serve the people of this state.