The commission may remove and discharge any and all persons appointed in the exercise of powers granted by this chapter, whether by the commission or by the manager of the southwest pipeline project. Any such removal may be made whenever in the judgment of the commission, the public interests and the interests of the southwest pipeline project require it. All appointments and removals contemplated by this chapter shall be made as the commission shall deem most fit to promote the purpose and efficiency of the southwest pipeline project.
N.D.C.C. § 61-24.3-13