North Dakota § 40-10-03 - City manager - How selected - Qualifications - Compensation - Term
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-10-03 — City manager - How selected - Qualifications - Compensation - Term, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-10-03. City manager - How selected - Qualifications - Compensation - Term
The city manager shall be the chief administrative officer of the city and shall be chosen by the governing body solely on the basis of the person's qualifications. The choice shall not be limited to the inhabitants of the city or state and a majority vote of the members of the governing body shall be necessary to make the choice. The city manager shall receive a compensation of not less than one thousand dollars a year and shall be chosen for an indefinite term.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-10-03
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-10-03 cover?
Section 40-10-03 ("City manager - How selected - Qualifications - Compensation - Term") 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.
How do I cite North Dakota § 40-10-03?
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