Veteran's Preference in ND

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NDCC 37-19.1-02 Public employment preference to veterans - Residency requirements.

Veterans are entitled to preference, over all other applicants, in recruitment and selection processes by governmental agencies, provided that such veteran is a United States citizen at the time of application for employment. Veterans qualified for preference may not be disqualified from holding any position with an agency because of physical or mental disability, unless the disability renders them unable to properly perform the duties of the position applied for.

NDCC 37-19.1-01 Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

9. "Veteran" means an individual who:

a. Is a veteran as defined in subsection 1 of section 37-01-40; or

b. Is serving in or has been honorably discharged from the national guard or a reserve unit.

**Also, currently serving military members who will be discharged under other than "dishonorable" conditions no later than 120 days from date of submission.