North Carolina Statutes
§ 127A-16 — Governor as commander in chief
(a)The Governor shall be commander in chief of the militia and shall have power to call out the militia to execute the laws, secure the safety of persons and property, suppress riots or insurrections, repel invasions and provide disaster relief.
(b)The Governor shall have the additional power, subject to the availability of funding, to place individuals, units, or parts of units of the North Carolina National Guard in a State Active Duty status to assist with the planning, support, and execution of activities connected with the swearing in and installation of the Governor and other members of the Council of State.
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Legislative History
(1917, c. 200, s. 11; C.S., s. 6799; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 1999-442, s. 1.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 127A-1
Composition of militia§ 127A-10
Corps entitled to retain privileges§ 127A-105
Rations and pay on State service§ 127A-106
Paid by the State§ 127A-107
Rate of pay for other service§ 127A-109
Pay of general and field officers§ 127A-111
Civilian leave option§ 127A-117
Contributing members§ 127A-118
Organizations may own property; actions§ 127A-125
Custody of military property§ 127A-126
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