The terms of all appointive officers of a city operating under the commission system 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 the term provided by ordinance, and until their respective successors are qualified.
N.D. Cent. Code § 40-15-06
Term of appointive officers
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