North Dakota § 40-55-01 - Definitions
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 40-55-01 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-55-01. Definitions
1. "Governing body" as used in this chapter means city council, board of trustees or commissioners of any city or township, the board of county commissioners on behalf of any unorganized township, the trustees of any school district, and the commissioners of any park district in North Dakota. 2. "Municipality" as used in this chapter refers to and means any city or organized or unorganized township in North Dakota.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 40-55-01
What does North Dakota Century Code § 40-55-01 cover?
Section 40-55-01 ("Definitions") 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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