An appointing authority that initiates a reduction-in-force shall do so only in a nondiscriminatory manner in accordance with North Dakota Century Code section 14-02.4-01. Additionally, an appointing authority may not use a reduction-in-force as a substitute for disciplinary measures.
N.D. Admin Code 4-07-11-06
General Authority: NDCC 54-44.3-12
Law Implemented: NDCC 54-44.3-12(1)