All nominations made by a convention as provided in this chapter must be certified. The certificate must be delivered by the secretary or president of the convention by registered or certified mail or in person, without charge, to the secretary of state. The certificates of nomination must be in writing and must contain all of the following:

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 16.1-13-17

  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute means the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49

1.    The name of each individual nominated, individual’s post-office address, telephone number, the office for which the individual is nominated, the legislative district number if applicable, and whether the certificate is intended for an unexpired or full term of office.

2.    A designation in not more than five words of the party or principle which the convention represents.

3.    The signature, post-office address, and verification of the presiding officer and secretary of the convention.