N.D. Cent. Code § 54-52.6-04

The board shall administer the defined contribution retirement plan established under this chapter and the board or vendors contracted for by the board shall invest the assets of the plan. The board is the fiduciary and the trustee of the plan. The board has the exclusive authority and responsibility to employ or contract with personnel and for services that the board determines necessary for the proper administration of and investment of assets of the plan, including managerial, professional, legal, clerical, technical, and administrative personnel or services.