The notice provided for in section 11-04-08 shall state the city or unincorporated townsite selected as the county seat and the date on which the change shall take effect. Such date shall not be more than one year after the election. After the date named in the notice, the place chosen at the election shall be the county seat of the county.
N.D. Cent. Code § 11-04-09
Contents of notice of county seat removal - When county seat deemed changed
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