North Dakota Statutes
§ 44-02-04 — Vacancy in county office - Appointment
North Dakota § 44-02-04
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N.D. Cent. Code § 44-02-04 (2026).
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A vacancy in any county office, other than that of county commissioner, must be filled by the
board of county commissioners, with the exception that if a vacancy has occurred in the office of
state's attorney by reason of removal under section 44-11-01, the appointment must be made by
the board of county commissioners by and with the advice and consent of the governor. The
board of county commissioners may declare a county office to be vacant whenever the
officeholder is unable to perform the duties of the office for six months or more. However, if
within one year the officeholder should become able to perform the officeholder's duties, the
county commissioners may, for good cause shown, reinstate the officeholder.
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