During any legislative session, the speaker of the house and the president pro tempore of the senate, or persons designated by the speaker and the president pro tempore, on behalf of the legislative assembly and without further legislative action, jointly shall approve vouchers for payment of compensation, salaries, and other costs of operation and expenses of the legislative assembly, its committees, and its employees within the limits of legislative appropriations.
N.D. Cent. Code § 54-03-11
Payment of legislative costs and expenses - President pro tempore of the senate and speaker of the house jointly approve vouchers
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