North Dakota § 44-11-04 Suspension of officer - Notice to governing body

North Dakota Statutes

§ 44-11-04 — Suspension of officer - Notice to governing body

North Dakota § 44-11-04

Title 44Offices and Officers

Ch. 44-11Removal by Governor

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N.D. Cent. Code § 44-11-04 (2026).

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If the governor judges that the best interests of the state require it to be done, the governor
by written order to be delivered to such officer, may suspend the accused officer from the
performance of duty during the pendency of the removal proceedings. If the governor suspends
the accused, the governor immediately shall notify the board or persons authorized to fill a
vacancy in that office, and that board or those persons, within five days after receipt of such
notice, shall appoint a competent person to fill the office and perform the duties of the officer
during the suspension.

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If the governor judges that the best interests of the state require it to be done, the governor
by written order to be delivered to such officer, may suspend the accused officer from the
performance of duty during the pendency of the removal proceedings. If the governor suspends
the accused, the governor immediately shall notify the board or persons authorized to fill a
vacancy in that office, and that board or those persons, within five days after receipt of such
notice, shall appoint a competent person to fill the office and perform the duties of the officer
during the suspension.