# N.D. Cent. Code § 50-06-01.3: 50-06-01.3. Appointment of commissioner - Compensation - Deputy

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## Section

- **Citation:** N.D. Cent. Code § 50-06-01.3
- **Heading:** 50-06-01.3. Appointment of commissioner - Compensation - Deputy
- **Jurisdiction:** North Dakota
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** ND Code / Title 50 / Chapter 50-06 / Section 50-06-01.3

## Text

50-06-01.3. Appointment of commissioner - Compensation - Deputy

1. The governor shall appoint the commissioner of the department who shall serve at the

pleasure of the governor. The commissioner shall take the oath of office required of

civil officers by section 44-01-05. The commissioner is entitled to receive

compensation in the amount established by the governor within the limits of legislative

appropriations.

2. The commissioner of the department may appoint a deputy commissioner.

3. The commissioner of the department may delegate any of the commissioner's

authority as the commissioner determines necessary.

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