North Dakota § 37-02-06 - Staff of governor

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 37-02-06 — Staff of governor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 37-02-06. Staff of governor

1. The staff of the governor consists of: a. The adjutant general is the chief of staff and holds a rank consistent with that individual's length of service and federal laws and regulations, but not to exceed the rank of lieutenant general. b. An assistant adjutant general for army who must hold a rank consistent with that individual's length of service and federal laws and regulations, but not to exceed the rank of brigadier general. c. An assistant adjutant general for air force who must hold a rank consistent with that individual's length of service and federal laws and regulations, but not to exceed the rank of brigadier general. d. Other assistant adjutants general authorized by a table of organization prescribed by the laws or regulations of the United States or laws of this state who must hold a rank consistent with length of service and federal laws and regulations, but not to exceed the rank of brigadier general. 2. The governor shall deputize one of the assistant adjutant generals to serve as deputy adjutant general. The deputy has all the powers and duties of the adjutant general, except in instances where authority has been restricted by the adjutant general, and shall serve as acting adjutant general in case of the absence or inability of the adjutant general.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does North Dakota Century Code § 37-02-06 cover?

Section 37-02-06 ("Staff of governor") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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