North Dakota Century Code Title 20.1. Game, Fish, Predators, and Boating § 20.1-02-01. Director of the game and fish department--Office to be maintained--Appointment--Term--Removal

The governor shall appoint the director of the game and fish department. The director holds office for a term of four years beginning on the first day of July after the governor's election and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The director is subject to removal by the governor for cause only.