North Dakota § 54-59-22.1 - Required use of centralized desktop support services

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 54-59-22.1 — Required use of centralized desktop support services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 54-59-22.1. Required use of centralized desktop support services

1. The following state agencies shall obtain centralized desktop support services from the information technology department: a. Office of administrative hearings. b. Office of the governor. c. Commission on legal counsel for indigents. d. Public employees retirement system. e. North Dakota university system office. f. Department of career and technical education. g. Department of financial institutions. h. Department of veterans' affairs. i. Aeronautics commission. j. Council on the arts. k. Agriculture commissioner. l. Department of labor and human rights. m. Indian affairs commission. n. Protection and advocacy project. o. Secretary of state. p. State treasurer. 2. q. State auditor. The office of management and budget, after receiving advice from the information technology department, shall establish policies and guidelines for the delivery of desktop support services, including the transition from existing systems to functional consolidation, with consideration given to the creation of efficiencies, cost-savings, and improved quality of service. For purposes of this section "desktop support services" means technical assistance and device management relating to the use of personal computers and peripheral devices.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 54-59-22.1

What does North Dakota Century Code § 54-59-22.1 cover?

Section 54-59-22.1 ("Required use of centralized desktop support services") 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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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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