N.D. Cent. Code § 6-01-16

Salaries of commissioner's deputies. (Effective through June 30, 2029) The salary of the assistant commissioner and the salary of each other deputy must be fixed by the commissioner within the budget approved by the boards. In addition to the amounts herein specified, each deputy must be allowed the deputy's actual and necessary traveling expenses when engaged in the discharge of the deputy's duties. The salaries of all clerks, stenographers, and other assistants must be fixed by the commissioner within the budget approved by the boards. Salaries of commissioner's deputies. (Effective after June 30, 2029) The salary of the assistant commissioner and the salary of each other deputy must be fixed by the commissioner within the limits of the legislative appropriation for such salaries. In addition to the amounts herein specified, each deputy must be allowed the deputy's actual and necessary traveling expenses when engaged in the discharge of the deputy's duties. The salaries of all clerks, stenographers, and other assistants must be fixed by the commissioner within the limits of the legislative appropriation therefor.