North Dakota Code 54-03-11 – Payment of legislative costs and expenses – President pro tempore of the senate and speaker of the house jointly approve vouchers
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During any legislative session, the speaker of the house and the president pro tempore of the senate, or persons designated by the speaker and the president pro tempore, on behalf of the legislative assembly and without further legislative action, jointly shall approve vouchers for payment of compensation, salaries, and other costs of operation and expenses of the legislative assembly, its committees, and its employees within the limits of legislative appropriations.
Terms Used In North Dakota Code 54-03-11
- Legislative session: That part of a chamber's daily session in which it considers legislative business (bills, resolutions, and actions related thereto).
- President pro tempore: A constitutionally recognized officer of the Senate who presides over the chamber in the absence of the Vice President. The President Pro Tempore (or, "president for a time") is elected by the Senate and is, by custom, the Senator of the majority party with the longest record of continuous service.