N.D. Cent. Code § 40-14-01 (2025)
40-14-01. Officers to be elected in council cities.
The following officers must be elected in each city operating under the council form of government:
1. A mayor.
2. The council members required under sections 40-08-03 and 40-08-04.
Each city operating under the council form of government may choose to have a municipal judge who is elected.