N.D. Cent. Code § 54-17-14: Removal and discharge of appointees

The industrial commission may remove and discharge any and all persons appointed in the exercise of the powers granted by this chapter, whether by the commission or by any manager of any utility, industry, enterprise, or business project of the state. Any such removal may be made whenever in the judgment of the commission the public interests require it. All appointments and removals contemplated by this chapter must be made as the commission shall deem most fit to promote the efficiency of the public service.