The term of all appointive officers of a city operating under the council form of government commences on the first day of July succeeding their appointment unless otherwise provided by ordinance, and the officers shall hold their respective offices for two years, and until their successors are appointed and qualified.
N.D. Cent. Code § 40-14-05
Term of appointive officers
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