=== Section 1. ===

The executive power shall be vested in a governor, who shall reside at
the seat of government and shall hold office for the term of four
years beginning in the year 1988, and until a successor is elected and
duly qualified. The term begins on December fifteenth following the
governor's election.

[ [[https://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/sessionlaws/1987/pdf/CAA.pdf#page=5|Amended Nov. 4, 1986]], effective Dec. 4, 1986 ]