N.D. Cent. Code § 27-23-12
27-23-12. Commission budget
27-23-12. Commission budget
The commission is responsible for preparing and presenting to the legislative assembly a
proposed biennial budget for the commission and is responsible and accountable for the
expenditure of any funds appropriated. The supreme court administrator shall assist in the
financial transactions of the commission by providing administrative bookkeeping services and
similar related activities but has no authority to expend any funds without specific approval of
the commission.