During the absence of the mayor from the city or during the mayor's temporary disability, the president of the city council shall be the acting mayor and shall possess all the powers of the mayor. In the absence or disability of the mayor and president of the city council, the vice president of the city council shall be the acting mayor.
N.D. Cent. Code § 40-08-17
Absence or disability of mayor - Acting mayor
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