North Dakota § 54-07-02 - Records kept by governor

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 54-07-02 — Records kept by governor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 54-07-02. Records kept by governor

The governor shall cause to be kept the following records: 1. An account of all of the governor's official expenses and disbursements, including the incidental expenses of the governor's department, and of all rewards offered by the governor for the apprehension of criminals and persons charged with crime. 2. A register of all appointments made by the governor, with the date of the commission, name of appointee, and predecessor. These records and the originals of all reports must be preserved in the office of the governor. Whenever any application for appointment to office is refused by the governor, the governor may return the papers relating to the application.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 54-07-02

What does North Dakota Century Code § 54-07-02 cover?

Section 54-07-02 ("Records kept by 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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