N.D. Cent. Code § 54-07-05
The governor, in addition to other duties and responsibilities conferred upon the governor by the constitution and laws of this state, is hereby empowered to contract and to do all other things necessary in behalf of this state to secure the full benefits available to this state under the Highway Safety Act of 1966 [ Pub. L. 89-564; 80 Stat. 731; 23 U.S.C. 401 et seq.], and in so doing, to require compliance by state agencies and political subdivisions; to cooperate with federal and state agencies, agencies private and public, interested organizations, and with individuals; to effectuate the purposes of that enactment and any and all subsequent amendments thereto. The governor is the official of this state having ultimate responsibility for dealing with the federal government with respect to programs and activities pursuant to the Highway Safety Act of 1966 [ Pub. L. 89-564; 80 Stat. 731; 23 U.S.C. 401 et seq.] and any amendments thereto. To that end the governor shall coordinate the activities of any and all departments and agencies of this state and its subdivisions, relating thereto.
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