1.    The term of office for each member is five years and begins on July first.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 4.1-26-03

  • Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • year: means twelve consecutive months. See North Dakota Code 1-01-33

2.    Terms of office must be staggered so that no more than one term expires each year.

     3.    If at any time during a member’s term the member ceases to possess any of the qualifications required by this chapter, the member’s office is deemed vacant and the governor shall appoint another individual for the remainder of the term.