Unless a different intention plainly appears, a public officer who is in office when this code takes effect shall remain in office until the expiration of the term for which the officer was elected or appointed unless the officer is removed prior to the expiration of the term as provided by law.
N.D. Cent. Code § 1-02-21
Office held under provisions repealed by this code to be retained - Exceptions
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