If the governor establishes a state defense force, the governor shall adopt rules governing, among other things, the appointment of officers, enlistments, organization of units, equipment, administration, training, pay, and discipline. The rules must, to the extent practicable, conform to the rules governing the North Dakota national guard. The provisions of chapter 28-32 do not apply to the rules required by this chapter.
N.D.C.C. § 37-12.1-03