North Dakota § 21-03-12 - Notice of election to be given
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 21-03-12 — Notice of election to be given, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-03-12. Notice of election to be given
The auditor, secretary, or similarly acting officer, by whatever name designated, of the municipality shall give notice of election by causing a notice thereof to be published once each week for at least two weeks prior to the date thereof in the official newspaper of such municipality, if any, or if it has none, in any newspaper published therein, or if no newspaper is published therein, then by posting copies of such notice in five public places in the municipality. The date of such posting or first publication must be at least fifteen days before the date of such election, exclusive of the day of such posting or first publication. Such notice must specify the date, polling hours, and polling places of such election and must contain a complete copy of the initial resolution and a statement that the question to be submitted thereat shall be whether said initial resolution shall be approved. If said question is to be submitted at a municipal election, the notice herein prescribed may be separate from the notice of such municipal election and may refer to the notice of such municipal election for the designation of polling places.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 21-03-12
What does North Dakota Century Code § 21-03-12 cover?
Section 21-03-12 ("Notice of election to be given") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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