Section 16.1-09-05 - Powers and duties of the secretary of state and county and city auditorsThe secretary of state, or the county or city auditor, when appropriate shall:
1. Accept and file any statement submitted pursuant to this chapter.2. Make statements filed available for public inspection and copying during regular office hours. A reasonable fee may be charged to cover the cost of copying. Proceeds from any fees charged must be deposited in the general fund of the appropriate governmental entity.3. Preserve statements filed under this chapter for the term of office to which the person making disclosure is elected or appointed or until a new statement is filed and preserve statements filed pursuant to this chapter by those candidates who are not elected or appointed for a period of one year after the date of receipt.