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.
Officers to be elected in council cities
N.D.C.C. § 40-14-01 — under Officers in Council Cities, General.
N.D.C.C. § 40-14-01