North Dakota § 40-52-04 - Changing number and boundaries of wards and precincts
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§ 40-52-04. Changing number and boundaries of wards and precincts
The number and boundaries of the wards and precincts in a city may be changed by an ordinance adopted by a majority vote of the members of the governing body. Such ordinance shall be introduced at a regular meeting of the board, and before final action is taken on the proposed ordinance, it shall be published in the official newspaper of the city once each week for four successive weeks. When the boundaries of wards are fixed by ordinance, the number of such wards and the boundaries thereof shall not be changed for a period of two years, except by adding thereto territory which is added to the city limits. The territory in a ward shall be contiguous and compact, and no ward having a population of less than one hundred residents shall be created. The terms "wards" and "precincts" shall have the meaning provided for in section 40-21-09.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-52-04
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-52-04 cover?
Section 40-52-04 ("Changing number and boundaries of wards and precincts") 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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