If the municipality organized under the provisions of this chapter is a city under the commission system of government, the board of county commissioners shall make returns to the secretary of state, and a patent shall be issued by the governor in accordance with the applicable provisions of chapter 40-04, and with like effect.
N.D. Cent. Code § 40-02-13
Procedure in the case of incorporation of city under the commission system of government
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