N.D. Cent. Code § 11-10-02.3
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11-10-02.3. Appointment of state's attorney upon voter approval
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11-10-02.3. Appointment of state's attorney upon voter approval
Upon the submission to the board of county commissioners of a petition signed by ten
percent or more of the total number of qualified electors of the county voting for governor at the
most recent gubernatorial election or upon resolution of the board of county commissioners, the
county auditor shall place the question of appointing the state's attorney on the ballot at the next
primary or general election, whichever occurs first. If a majority of the qualified electors of the
county voting on the question approves the change from elective to appointive, the change is
effective at the end of the term of office of the state's attorney holding office at the time of the
election.
Upon the submission to the board of county commissioners of a petition signed by ten
percent or more of the total number of qualified electors of the county voting for governor at the
most recent gubernatorial election or upon resolution of the board of county commissioners, the
county auditor shall place the question of appointing the state's attorney on the ballot at the next
primary or general election, whichever occurs first. If a majority of the qualified electors of the
county voting on the question approves the change from elective to appointive, the change is
effective at the end of the term of office of the state's attorney holding office at the time of the
election.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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