North Dakota Code § 40-09-16

Board may summon and compel attendance of witnesses and books -
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Punish for contempt - Process.
Whenever it is necessary for the more effective discharge of its duties, the board of city 
commissioners may summon and compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of 
books and papers before it. The board may punish for contempt of the board with the same 
fines and penalties as a district judge may inflict for contempt of the district court. All process 
necessary to enforce the powers conferred by this section must be signed by the president of 
the board, attested by the city auditor, and served by any member of the police force of the city.

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