North Dakota Century Code Title 43. Occupations and Professions § 43-09-02. State electrical board--Members--Terms of office--Vacancies

The state electrical board must consist of six members appointed by the governor for a term of five years. One member of the board shall represent the public and may not be directly associated with the electrical industry. The board must include a master electrician who is a contractor, a journeyman electrician, a consumer member of a rural electric cooperative, an elevator mechanic, and a person associated with an investor-owned utility. A member of the board shall qualify by taking the oath of office required of civil officers and shall hold office until that member's successor is appointed and qualified. The governor shall fill any vacancy by appointment for the unexpired term of office.