North Dakota § 37-02-07 - Composition of state staff corps and detachment - Vacancies
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§ 37-02-07. Composition of state staff corps and detachment - Vacancies
The number and grade of officers and enlisted men in the state staff corps and detachment must be as prescribed by federal law and regulations, but in case of war, invasion, insurrection, or riot, or imminent danger thereof, the governor may increase such force temporarily to meet such emergency. All appointed officers of the state staff corps and detachment must have had previous military experience and shall hold their positions until they have reached the age of sixty-four years unless retired prior to that time by reason of resignation, disability, or for cause to be determined by an efficiency board or a court-martial legally convened for that purpose, as the exigencies of the case may warrant. Vacancies among said officers must be filled by appointment from the officers of the national guard or from other classes eligible under federal law or regulation.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 37-02-07
What does North Dakota Century Code § 37-02-07 cover?
Section 37-02-07 ("Composition of state staff corps and detachment - Vacancies") 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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