North Dakota § 37-03-05 - General duties of adjutant general

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§ 37-03-05. General duties of adjutant general

The adjutant general is in active control of the military department of this state and shall: 1. Perform the duties pertaining to the adjutant general and other chiefs of staff departments under the regulations and customs of the United States army. 2. Superintend the preparation of all military returns and reports required by the United States from this state. 3. Keep a register of all the officers of the militia and national guard of this state. 4. Keep in the office of the adjutant general all records and papers required to be kept and filed in the office. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Cause to be prepared and issued all necessary blank books, blanks, forms, and notices required to carry into full effect this title. All such books and blanks are the property of this state. Adopt any regulations relating to the preparation of reports and returns, and to the care and preservation of military property belonging to this state and to the United States, as in the adjutant general's opinion the conditions demand. The regulations are operative when promulgated in the form of general orders, circulars, or letters of instruction. Render annually to the governor a statement in detail showing the acquisition and disposition of all clothing, ordnance, arms, ammunition, and other military property on hand or issued. Keep in the office of the adjutant general a list of the retired officers of the organized militia, showing age, military experience, and training of each. Perform all other duties prescribed for the adjutant general by law.

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

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What does North Dakota Century Code § 37-03-05 cover?

Section 37-03-05 ("General duties of adjutant general") 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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