If notice of a township meeting is not given under section 58-04-19 within thirty days after the time set by law for the holding of the annual township meeting, the board of county commissioners of the county in which the township is located shall appoint the necessary township officers. Such appointment must be made upon the filing in the office of the county auditor of an affidavit of a freeholder of the township setting forth the facts. The persons appointed by the board shall hold their respective offices until their successors are elected and qualified.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 58-04-20

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • freeholder: means the legal title owner of the surface estate in real property. See North Dakota Code 58-01-01.1

                                                        

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