54-44-03. Director of the office of management and budget

54-44-03. Director of the office of management and budget There must be a director of the office of management and budget who must be appointed by and serve at the will of the governor. The salary of the director must be set by the governor within the limits of the amount appropriated for salaries by the legislative assembly, and the director and other employees of the office must be reimbursed for expenses incurred in carrying out the duties of their office at the same rate and in the same manner as other state officials. The director is empowered to adopt rules, not inconsistent with law or rules established by the governor, for the administration of the office of management and budget, the conduct of its employees, the distribution and performance of its business, and the custody, use, and preservation of the records, documents, and property pertaining thereto. The director is empowered to set up such divisions or other internal organization within the office that the director determines necessary in order to efficiently carry out the duties, powers, and responsibilities of the office.