Governor of North Dakota
| Governor of North Dakota | |
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Seal of the governor of North Dakota | |
Standard of the governor | |
| Government of North Dakota | |
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| Status | |
| Residence | North Dakota Governor's Residence |
| Term length | 4 years, renewable once |
| Inaugural holder | John Miller |
| Formation | November 20, 1889 |
| Succession | Line of succession |
| Deputy | Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota |
| Salary | $135,360 (2020) |
| Website | Official website |
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The governor of North Dakota is the head of government of North Dakota and serves as the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces.
The Constitution of North Dakota specifies that "the executive power is vested in the governor" in Section 1. Section 7 indicates that "the governor is the chief executive of the state. The governor shall have the responsibility to see that the state's business is well administered and that its laws are faithfully executed."