1.    There is established a commission on the status of women. This commission consists of five members. The governor shall appoint each member for a term of four years, staggered so that the term of at least one member expires July first of each year. A vacancy occurring other than by reason of the expiration of a term must be filled in the same manner as original appointments, except that the appointment may be made for only the remainder of the unexpired term.

Terms Used In North Dakota Code 54-34.3-10

  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • year: means twelve consecutive months. See North Dakota Code 1-01-33

2.    The members are entitled to be paid for mileage and actual expenses incurred in attending meetings and in performance of their official duties in amounts provided by law for other state officers and employees.

3.    This commission shall:

a.    Coordinate activities and serve as a clearinghouse and an advisory group to the division for information relating to economic development programs that focus on career development for women.

b.    Provide a biennial report by September first of each even-numbered year to the director of the department of commerce division of economic development and finance and the governor on the findings and recommendations of the commission and any proposed legislation necessary to implement the recommendations.

c.    Prepare for and perform followup duties in connection with state, regional, and national conferences, encourage interest, participation, and cooperation with state departments, agencies, and other organizations in developing needed services, facilities, and opportunities, and provide consultant help to local organizations created for the purpose of coordinating activities for the economic and career development of women.