North Dakota Century Code Title 37. Military § 37-18-01. Department established--Commissioner

There is hereby established a department of veterans' affairs under the supervision and control of a commissioner known as commissioner of veterans' affairs, hereinafter referred to as the commissioner. The commissioner must be a bona fide resident of the state, and must qualify as a veteran as defined in section 37-01-40. The commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the governor.