The governor shall appoint the director of the game and fish department. The director holds office for a term of four years beginning on the first day of July after the governor's election and until a successor is appointed and qualified. The director is subject to removal by the governor for cause only.
N.D. Cent. Code § 20.1-02-01
Director of the game and fish department - Office to be maintained - Appointment - Term - Removal
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