N.D. Cent. Code § 43-10-02
The board consists of the state health officer or designee and three persons appointed by the governor. Each member appointed by the governor shall serve for a term of four years and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The terms of office of the appointed members expire on the thirtieth day of June and must be so arranged that only one expires in any one year. The appointed members of the board must be persons practicing embalming in this state and must have practiced for a minimum of three years in North Dakota. Each member shall qualify by taking the oath of office required of civil officers. The secretary of state may administer the oath and it must be filed in the office of the secretary of state. A vacancy on the board must be filled by appointment by the governor for the unexpired term. The governor may remove any member of the board for good cause.
N.D.C.C. § 43-10-02