North Dakota § 44-04-18 - The minutes must include, at a minimum:

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 44-04-18 — The minutes must include, at a minimum:, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 44-04-18. The minutes must include, at a minimum:

a. The names of the members attending the meeting; b. The date and time the meeting was called to order and adjourned; c. A list of topics discussed regarding public business; d. A description of each motion made at the meeting and whether the motion was seconded; e. The results of every vote taken at the meeting; and f. The vote of each member on every recorded roll call vote. Notwithstanding subsection 8 of section 44-04-18, the disclosure of minutes kept under this subsection may not be conditioned on the approval of the minutes by the governing body. 3. Subsection 1 does not apply to a nonprocedural vote relating to the consideration of an amendment by a legislative committee or the legislative assembly during a legislative session, unless otherwise required by legislative rule.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 44-04-18

What does North Dakota Century Code § 44-04-18 cover?

Section 44-04-18 ("The minutes must include, at a minimum:") 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 § 44-04-18?

A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 44-04-18" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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