§ 52-02-06 — Merit system and personnel

1. In accordance with chapter 54-44.3 and rules adopted thereunder and on the basis of
the authority granted under section 52-02-02, the bureau shall select and prescribe the

duties and powers of officers, employees, and other persons as may be necessary in
the performance of its duties under the chapter; provided, that in cooperation with
North Dakota human resource management services the bureau shall take such action
as may be necessary to meet the personnel standards adopted by the secretary of
labor pursuant to the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.] and the
Wagner-Peyser Act [48 Stat. 113; 29 U.S.C. 49-49k], both as amended.
2. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the bureau shall have authority to
dismiss without notice any person employed in the administration of the North Dakota
unemployment compensation law upon receipt of notice of a determination by the
United States civil service commission that that person has violated the provisions of
the Act of the Congress of the United States entitled "An Act to prevent pernicious
political activities", as amended [18 U.S.C. 61(a)] and that the violation warrants the
removal of that person from employment.