Director of the office of management and budget
N.D. Cent. Code § 54-44-03
in effect54-44-03. Director of the office of management and budget
There must be a director of the office of management and budget who must be appointed
by and serve at the will of the governor. The salary of the director must be set by the governor
within the limits of the amount appropriated for salaries by the legislative assembly, and the
director and other employees of the office must be reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying
out the duties of their office at the same rate and in the same manner as other state officials.
The director is empowered to adopt rules, not inconsistent with law or rules established by the
governor, for the administration of the office of management and budget, the conduct of its
employees, the distribution and performance of its business, and the custody, use, and
preservation of the records, documents, and property pertaining thereto. The director is
empowered to set up such divisions or other internal organization within the office that the
director determines necessary in order to efficiently carry out the duties, powers, and
responsibilities of the office.
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