The commissioners of an authority may employ a secretary who must be its executive director, and such technical experts, and other officers, agents, and employees, permanent and temporary, as it may require. The commissioners shall determine the qualifications of all persons employed and their duties and compensation. For such legal service as may be required, the commissioners may call upon the city attorney or the state's attorney, or they may employ counsel or a legal staff for the authority.
N.D.C.C. § 23-11-08