North Dakota Century Code Title 54. State Government § 54-17.5-02. Lignite research council--Compensation--Appointment of members

1. The industrial commission shall engage in regular and substantive consultation with the lignite research council in matters of policy affecting the administration of the lignite research fund, including holding regularly scheduled grant meetings and activities, receiving formal written recommendations from the lignite research council, and providing opportunities for the lignite research council to review and provide input on proposed policies.Section 44-03-04 does not apply to members of the lignite research council appointed by the governor.

2. The lignite research council is composed of twenty-four members appointed by the governor from a list provided by the lignite energy council and two members of the legislative assembly appointed by the chairman of the legislative management. The governor may reject the list and request the lignite energy council submit a new list until the appointments are made. The lignite research council consists of:

3. The lignite research council shall elect its chairman and vice chairman from among its members.

4. The lignite research council shall elect five members from among its members to serve with the chairman and vice chairman as an executive committee, to act on behalf of the lignite research council between lignite research council meetings. The executive committee shall meet at the request of the chairman.

5. The lignite research council shall meet at least twice a year and additional meetings as the chairman determines necessary at a time and place to be fixed by the chairman. A special meeting must be called by the chairman on written request of any three members. A majority of active members constitutes a quorum.

6. The lignite research council shall recommend to the industrial commission the approval of grants, loans, or other financial assistance necessary or appropriate for funding, research, development, marketing, and educational projects, or activities, and any other matters related to this chapter.

7. Members of the lignite research council appointed by the governor serve at the pleasure of the governor.

8. A member of the lignite research council who is a member of the legislative assembly is entitled to receive per diem compensation at the rate as provided under section 54-35-10 for each day devoted to attending meetings or performing other duties relating to the official business of the lignite research council. The legislative council shall pay the per diem compensation and reimbursement for travel and expenses as provided by law for any member of the lignite research council who is a member of the legislative assembly.