N.D. Cent. Code § 55-02-05: Contracting supervision and maintenance with other divisions of federal and state government - Compensation for expenses incurred

The director of the state historical society, when so authorized by the state historical board, shall, for the purpose of avoiding undue expense or inconvenience, by contract with divisions of federal and state governments or political subdivisions, make suitable arrangements whereby one may supervise and maintain the holdings and property of the other. The board, service, department, or division providing the services is entitled to compensation for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the amounts agreed upon.