North Dakota § 52-02-06 - Merit system and personnel
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 52-02-06 — Merit system and personnel, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 52-02-06. Merit system and personnel
1. In accordance with chapter 54-44.3 and rules adopted thereunder and on the basis of the authority granted under section 52-02-02, the bureau shall select and prescribe the 2. duties and powers of officers, employees, and other persons as may be necessary in the performance of its duties under the chapter; provided, that in cooperation with North Dakota human resource management services the bureau shall take such action as may be necessary to meet the personnel standards adopted by the secretary of labor pursuant to the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.] and the Wagner-Peyser Act [48 Stat. 113; 29 U.S.C. 49-49k], both as amended. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the bureau shall have authority to dismiss without notice any person employed in the administration of the North Dakota unemployment compensation law upon receipt of notice of a determination by the United States civil service commission that that person has violated the provisions of the Act of the Congress of the United States entitled "An Act to prevent pernicious political activities", as amended [18 U.S.C. 61(a)] and that the violation warrants the removal of that person from employment.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 52-02-06
What does North Dakota Century Code § 52-02-06 cover?
Section 52-02-06 ("Merit system and personnel") 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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