This text of North Dakota § 54-17.5-02 (Lignite research council - Compensation - Appointment of members) is published on Counsel Stack Legal Research, covering North Dakota primary law. Counsel Stack provides free access to over 12 million legal documents including statutes, case law, regulations, and constitutions.
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. T
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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:
a. Six members representing lignite processing;
b. Three members representing lignite research;
c. Four members representing state agencies involved with lignite activities;
d. Four members representing mining;
e. One member representing the workforce community;
f. One member representing political subdivisions;
g. Two members representing transmission interests;
h. One Native American tribal representative; and
i. Two members representing landowners.
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.