North Dakota § 54-35-12 - Legislative budget analyst and auditor
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 54-35-12 — Legislative budget analyst and auditor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54-35-12. Legislative budget analyst and auditor
The legislative management shall appoint a legislative budget analyst and auditor. A person is not eligible for the appointment unless the person holds a baccalaureate degree from a recognized institution of higher learning, is a certified public accountant, or has had five years' experience in government accounting. The appointment of the legislative auditor must be based upon qualifications of eligible persons without reference to partisan politics. The salary of the legislative budget analyst and auditor must be determined by the legislative council and it may employ additional persons as necessary to carry out sections 54-35-12 through 54-35-14.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 54-35-12
What does North Dakota Century Code § 54-35-12 cover?
Section 54-35-12 ("Legislative budget analyst and auditor") 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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