N.D. Cent. Code § 15-02-05

Current through 2023 Legislative Sessions
Section 15-02-05 - Powers and duties in general

The commissioner, under such directions as may be given by the board of university and school lands, shall:

1. Have general charge and supervision of all lands described in section 15-01-02.
2. Act as general agent of the board in the performance of its duties.
3. Have the custody of all maps, books, and papers relating to any of the lands mentioned in this title.
4. Procure the books, maps, and plats required to keep a complete record of all such lands, and keep true records of all the sales, leases, permits, patents, deeds, and other conveyances of lands under the commissioner's supervision made by the state showing the amount of money paid, the date of sale and of payment, the description of lands sold or leased, the number of acres [hectares] thereof, the name of the purchaser, and the designation of the fund to be credited therewith.
5. Direct all appraisements, sales, and leases, and execute all contracts of sale, leases, permits, and other evidences of disposal of lands, subject to approval by the board.
6. Certify the book and page number of all contracts, leases, or permits recorded by the commissioner.

N.D.C.C. § 15-02-05