§ 23.1-01-01 — Department of environmental quality established - Director appointment

The department of environmental quality is established and is the primary state
environmental agency. The governor shall appoint a director of the department who shall serve
at the pleasure of the governor. The director must have a bachelor of science degree or higher
from an accredited college in a natural or physical science area of study or be a registered
professional engineer. The governor shall seek to appoint a director with at least seven years of
environmental health or relevant engineering work experience. Three years of the work
experience must include administrative and management responsibilities. Direct work
experience in North Dakota is preferred. The director may not engage in any other occupation
or business that may conflict with the statutory duties of the director. The position of director of
the department is not a classified position, and the governor shall set the salary of the director
within the limits of legislative appropriations.