North Dakota Code 54-44.3-02 – Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context clearly requires otherwise:
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 54-44.3-02
- Person: means an individual, organization, government, political subdivision, or government agency or instrumentality. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
1. “Appointing authority” means the authority to appoint to positions in the classified service and is reserved to officials and heads of departments and agencies within the government.
2. “Board” means the state personnel board.
3. “Director” means the director of North Dakota human resource management services.
4. “Division” means North Dakota human resource management services.
5. “Employee” means any person who occupies a position in the classified service.
6. “Officer” means an employee of the state government who is appointed and serves at the pleasure of an official, board, or commission.
7. “Official” means a member of the state government elected by popular vote.