N.D. Cent. Code § 54-44.5-02
The division of community services is established in the department to provide technical assistance to local governments, state agencies, and the executive branch in the area of community and rural planning and development, policy research and development, and grant program implementation. The commissioner shall appoint a director of the division upon the basis of education and experience. The position of director is not a classified position and the director shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner. The director of the division may employ such other professional, technical, and clerical persons as may be necessary and may fix their compensation within the limits of legislative appropriation. All personnel within the division must be allowed their actual and necessary travel expenses at the same rate as for other employees of the state.
N.D.C.C. § 54-44.5-02