The city auditor shall keep a complete record of all the proceedings in the matter of making any improvements under this chapter. The records must include all reports and confirmations, all petitions, orders, appointments of commissioners, notices and proofs of publication, and resolutions of the governing body. The records, a certified transcript of the records, or the original papers, proofs, publications, orders, or resolutions on file in the auditor's office may be admitted in evidence in any court or place in this state without further proof as evidence of the facts they contain.
N.D.C.C. § 40-22.1-12