The president of the city council shall be the presiding officer of the council in the absence or temporary disability of the mayor. In the absence or disability of the mayor and president of the city council, the vice president shall be the presiding officer.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 40-08-13

  • 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.