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As used in this chapter: NDCC 37-19.1-01

 "Agency" or "governmental agency"

  • means all political subdivisions and the state, including any state agency, board, bureau, commission, department, officer, and any state institution or enterprise authorized to employ individuals either temporarily or permanently.

 "Chief deputy"

  • means the individual who is appointed by an elected or appointed official under express statutory authority to hire a chief deputy and who is authorized to act on behalf of that official. The term does not include an individual appointed to a position that must be filled under a competitive personnel system.

"Competitive personnel system"

  • means a system that rates applicants for a position using an objective set of skills, knowledge, abilities, behaviors, or other characteristics required for the position.

 "Disabled veteran"

  • means a veteran who is found to be entitled to a service-connected disability rating as determined by the United States veterans' administration.

 "Justifiable cause"

  • means grounds for action that are in accord with sufficient reason that can be justified or defended as correct. Justifiable cause not to hire a veteran must be something specific to that individual which renders the individual unsuitable for the position.

"Political subdivision"

  • means counties, cities, townships, and any other governmental entity created by state law which employs individuals either temporarily or permanently.

 "Private secretary"

  • means the individual who is appointed by an elected or appointed official under express legal authority to hire a private secretary or administrative assistant and who is authorized to handle correspondence, keep files, schedule appointments, and do other clerical work of a more personal and confidential nature for that official, but does not include an individual appointed to a position that must be filled under a competitive personnel system.

"Veteran"

  • means an individual who:

As used in this chapter: NDCC 37-01-40

"Veteran"

Is an individual who has served on continuous federalized active military duty for;

  • One hundred eighty days; or
  • The full period for which the individual was called; or
  • Ordered to active military duty for reasons other than training; and
  • Was discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions.
  • A discharge reflecting:
    • "Expiration of term of service"; or
    • "Completion of required service"; or
    • Words to that effect qualifies the shorter term of service as making the individual a veteran.

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