ND · constitutions
N.D. Const. art. V, § 7
The governor is the chief executive of the state. The governor shall have the responsibility to see that the state's business is well administered and that its laws are faithfully executed.
The governor is commander-in-chief of the state's military forces, except when they are called into the service of the United States, and the governor may mobilize them to execute the laws and maintain order.
The governor shall prescribe the duties of the lieutenant governor in addition to those prescribed in this article.
The governor may call special sessions of the legislative assembly.
The governor shall present information on the condition of the state, together with any recommended legislation, to every regular and special session of the legislative assembly.
The governor shall transact and supervise all necessary business of the state with the United States, the other states, and the officers and officials of this state.
The governor may grant reprieves, commutations, and pardons. The governor may delegate this power in a manner provided by law.
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- ndlegis.gov
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- 2026-09-25
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- 2026-09-25
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