N.D. Cent. Code § 24-05-17: Responsibility for county road system

The boards of county commissioners in their respective counties have the sole authority and responsibility to acquire land for, construct, maintain, and operate the county road system as designated and selected by them. If a board of county commissioners determines a local road meets the criteria in section 24-05-16 and is under the jurisdiction of the township, the board of county commissioners shall notify the township of its intention to add the road to the county system. The board of county commissioners shall hold a public meeting to receive input on the county's intention to add the road to the county system. Following the public meeting, the board of county commissioners shall make a decision at its subsequent scheduled meeting regarding adding the road to the county system.