Title 3 — Human Resources
47 chapters · 719 sections in this title.
3 CMC § 1301 Short Title
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1301. Short Title. This chapter may be cited as the Postsecondary Education Act of 1984. Source: PL 4-34, § 1. Commission Comment: With the exception of PL 4-34, §§ 16 and 17, which took effect October 1, 1985, PL 4-34 took effect …
3 CMC § 1302 Definitions
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1302. Definitions. As used in this chapter: (a) “Adult education” means education for persons 17 years of age or older. (b) “Board” means the Board of Regents for the Northern Marianas College. (c) “Chairman” means the chairman of …
3 CMC § 1303 Findings
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1303. Findings. The Northern Marianas Legislature finds that our people are faced with an accelerating rate of change in and challenge to their traditional and customary ways by the modern world. Positive adjustments to such change…
3 CMC § 1304 Northern Marianas College
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1304. Northern Marianas College. (a) There is in the Commonwealth government a Northern Marianas College to be headed by a president of the college appointed by the Board of Regents. (b) The Northern Marianas College is established…
3 CMC § 1305 Northern Marianas College: Mission, Purposes and Functions
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1305. Northern Marianas College: Mission, Purposes and Functions. (a) The Board of Regents shall establish, and from time to time amend, the mission statement of the college. (b) The purposes and functions of the college are: (1) T…
3 CMC § 1306 Northern Marianas College: Establishment and Operation of Laboratory School
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1306. Northern Marianas College: Establishment and Operation of Laboratory School. The college is hereby authorized to establish, administer and operate a laboratory school within the college for the purpose of teacher training. A …
3 CMC § 1307 Notification and Employment Recruiting Requirements
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1307. Notification and Employment Recruiting Requirements. The Northern Marianas College shall develop a system to notify upcoming graduates beginning in their third year of college of job openings at the NMC. Students who receive …
3 CMC § 1308 Northern Marianas College Graduate List
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1308. Northern Marianas College Graduate List. Upon each graduation semester, the NMC shall compile and distribute a graduate list to government entities including but not limited to government entities granted the exemption to hir…
3 CMC § 1311 Board of Regents: Establishment
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1311. Board of Regents: Establishment. There is in the Commonwealth a Board of Regents for the Northern Marianas College composed of seven voting members appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the senate. At least…
3 CMC § 1312 Board of Regents: Terms and Qualifications
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1312. Board of Regents: Terms and Qualifications. (a) Members of the board shall serve staggered terms of four years; provided, that at the first meeting of the first board, the members shall by choosing lots designate three member…
3 CMC § 1313 Board of Regents: Vacancies
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1313. Board of Regents: Vacancies. (a) Any vacancy caused by resignation, removal, death or otherwise shall, within 90 days of the vacancy, be filled for the period of unexpired term pursuant to 3 CMC § 1311. (b) After a gubernator…
3 CMC § 1314 Board of Regents: Removal of Board Members
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1314. Board of Regents: Removal of Board Members. (a) A member of the board is automatically removed if he or she has at least three consecutive unexcused absences. (b) A member of the board may be removed before expiration of his …
3 CMC § 1315 Board of Regents: Meetings
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1315. Board of Regents: Meetings. (a) The board shall hold its first meeting within months of the enactment of this chapter, and at least once every six months thereafter; provided, that the Chairman may call a special meeting of t…
3 CMC § 1316 Board of Regents: Duties of the Board
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1316. Board of Regents: Duties of the Board. The board has the following duties: (a) To hold in trust for the Commonwealth the property and assets of the college, and to have the authority to negotiate loan guarantees and, with the…
3 CMC § 1317 Regent Nominating Committee; Establishment
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1317. Regent Nominating Committee; Establishment. There is established the Regent Nominating Committee with sole responsibility to identify, recruit, evaluate and nominate all qualified candidates for non-student membership on the …
3 CMC § 1321 President of the College: Appointment
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1321. President of the College: Appointment. The board shall appoint a president to serve as the chief executive officer of the college and the board. Source: PL 4-34, § 12.
3 CMC § 1322 President of the College: Qualifications and Compensation
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1322. President of the College: Qualifications and Compensation. All candidates for the position of President of the Northern Marianas College shall possess at least a graduate degree from an accredited university in the United Sta…
3 CMC § 1323 President of the College: Duties
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1323. President of the College: Duties. The board shall define the duties and responsibilities of the president by adopted rules. Until such time that the regulations are promulgated, the duties of the president shall continue unde…
3 CMC § 1331 Northern Marianas College: Appropriation
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1331. Northern Marianas College: Appropriation. (a) Aside from such additional sums as may be appropriated annually by the legislature for its financial support, the college shall be guaranteed an annual budget of not less than $6,…
3 CMC § 1341 Short Title. [Repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1341. Short Title. [Repealed] [Repealed by PL 18-40 § 3(a) (Mar. 21, 2014)] Source: PL 7-32, § 1; repealed and reenacted by PL 14-37, § 3 (1341); repealed by PL 18-40 § 3(a) (Mar. 21, 2014). Commission Comment: PL 7-32 took effect …
3 CMC § 1342 Students Eligible for Scholarships: Amount of Scholarships.[Repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1342. Students Eligible for Scholarships: Amount of Scholarships. [Repealed] [Repealed by PL 18-40 § 3(a) (Mar. 21, 2014)] Source: PL 7-32, § 3, modified; subsection (a) amended by PL 11-77, § 3; repealed and reenacted by PL 14-37,…
3 CMC § 1343 Administration. [Repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1343. Administration. [Repealed] [Repealed by PL 18-40 § 3(a) (Mar. 21, 2014)] Source: PL 7-32, § 4; repealed by PL 18-40 § 3(a) (Mar. 21, 2014). Commission Comment: See the comment to 3 CMC § 1341.
3 CMC § 1344 Sunset. [Repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1344. Sunset. [Repealed] [Repealed by PL 18-40 § 3(a) (Mar. 21, 2014)] Source: PL 15-109, § 4, modified; repealed by PL 18-40 § 3(a) (Mar. 21, 2014). Commission Comment: Public Law 15-109, effective November 9, 2007, contained the …
3 CMC § 1345 Financial Assistance Forbearance. [Repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1345. Financial Assistance Forbearance. [Repealed] [Repealed by PL 18-40 § 3(a) (Mar. 21, 2014)] Source: PL 16-15, § 2(1343), modified; repealed by PL 18-40 § 3(a) (Mar. 21, 2014). Commission Comment: PL 16-15 took effect on Septem…
3 CMC § 1346 Employment in the United States Armed Forces. [Repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1346. Employment in the United States Armed Forces. [Repealed.] [Repealed by PL 18-40 § 3(a) (Mar. 21, 2014)] Source: PL 16-15, § 2(1344); repealed by PL 18-40 § 3(a) (Mar. 21, 2014).
3 CMC § 1347 Regulations
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES § 1347 DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1347. Regulations. The CNMI Scholarship and Financial Assistance Office shall promulgate rules and regulations necessary to implement the provisions of 3 CMC §§ 1345-1346. Source: PL 16-15, § 3, modified; amended by PL 24-10…
3 CMC § 1351 Authorization for a United States Registered Apprenticeship Program.[Repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1351. Authorization for a United States Registered Apprenticeship Program. [Repealed] Source: PL 15-5, § 3, modified; repealed by PL 23-25, § 3 (Sept. 20, 2024).
3 CMC § 1352 Implementation of the United States Registered Apprenticeship Program.[Repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1352. Implementation of the United States Registered Apprenticeship Program. [Repealed] Source: PL 15-5, § 4; repealed by PL 23-25, § 3 (Sept. 20, 2024).
3 CMC § 1353 Northern Marianas College Apprenticeship Program Account Established.[Repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1353. Northern Marianas College Apprenticeship Program Account Established. [Repealed] Source: PL 15-5, § 5; repealed by PL 23-25, § 3 (Sept. 20, 2024).
3 CMC § 1354 Collaboration with the Public School System Technical Education Program.[Repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1354. Collaboration with the Public School System Technical Education Program. [Repealed] Source: PL 15-5, § 6; repealed by PL 23-25, § 3 (Sept. 20, 2024).
3 CMC § 1355 Apprenticeship Advisory Committee.[Repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1355. Apprenticeship Advisory Committee. [Repealed] Source: PL 15-5, § 7; repealed by PL 23-25, § 3 (Sept. 20, 2024).
3 CMC § 1356 NMC Apprenticeship Program Reauthorization.[Repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1356. NMC Apprenticeship Program Reauthorization. [Repealed] Source: PL 15-5, § 8; repealed by PL 23-25, § 3 (Sept. 20, 2024).
3 CMC § 1357 Scholarship.[Repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1357. Scholarship. [Repealed] Source: PL 15-5, § 9; repealed by PL 23-25, § 3 (Sept. 20, 2024).
3 CMC § 1358 Audit Required.[Repealed]
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1358. Audit Required. [Repealed] Source: PL 15-5, § 10 ; repealed by PL 23-25, § 3 (Sept. 20, 2024).
3 CMC § 1361 Mandate
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1361. Mandate. The Northern Marianas College Cooperative Research Extension and Education Service shall be the Commonwealth’s lead authority to develop and implement a Commonwealth Aquaculture Development Program consistent with th…
3 CMC § 1362 Commonwealth Aquaculture Development Plan
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1362. Commonwealth Aquaculture Development Plan. The Northern Marianas College Cooperative Research Extension and Education Service shall establish a Commonwealth Aquaculture Development Plan. The plan shall include building and op…
3 CMC § 1363 Coordination of Aquaculture Activities
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1363. Coordination of Aquaculture Activities. In establishing the plan, the Northern Marianas College Cooperative Research Extension and Education Service shall consult and coordinate its efforts with the Department of Commerce, th…
3 CMC § 1371 Definitions
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1371 § 1371. Definitions. (a) “Eligible veteran” means a CNMI resident who was an active member of the United States military, who served in active federal service, under either Title 10 or Title 32 of the United States Code and is…
3 CMC § 1372 Tuition Waiver for Veterans
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1372 § 1372. Tuition Waiver for Veterans. (a) Notwithstanding any law or regulation to the contrary, the governing board of the Northern Marianas College shall waive the tuition for an eligible veteran as defined in 3 CMC § 1371. T…
3 CMC § 1373 Enrollment
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1373 § 1373. Enrollment. A veteran who receives a waiver under 3 CMC § 1372 may pursue an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. Source: PL 22-16, § 2(103) (Apr. 13, 2022), modified. Commission Comment: Legislative Findings of …
3 CMC § 1374 Regulations
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1374 § 1374. Regulations. The Board of Regents shall promulgate any necessary regulations to carry out the intent of this article. Source: PL 22-16, § 2(104) (Apr. 13, 2022), modified. Commission Comment: Legislative Findings of 20…
3 CMC § 1381 Definitions
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES § 1381. DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1381. Definitions. Definitions. For the purposes of this Act: (a) “Agency” means any department, agency, and instrumentality of the Commonwealth government, including regulatory, temporary agencies, divisions, boards, burea…
3 CMC § 1382 CNMI Archivist
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES § 1382. DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1382. CNMI Archivist. The CNMI Archivist shall establish and administer a record management program, which will apply efficient and economical management methods to the creation, utilization, maintenance, retention, preserv…
3 CMC § 1383 Duties of the CNMI Archivist
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES § 1383. DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1383. Duties of the CNMI Archivist. The CNMI Archivist shall, with due regard for the functions of the agencies concerned: (a) Establish standards, procedures, and techniques for effective management of records; (b) Make co…
3 CMC § 1384 Duties of Agency Heads
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION 1: EDUCATION §1384. § 1384. Duties of Agency Heads. The head of each agency shall: (a) Establish and maintain an active, continuing program for the economical and efficient management of the records of the agency; (b) Make and maintain records co…
3 CMC § 1385 Legislative and Judicial Branches
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES § 1385. DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1385. Legislative and Judicial Branches. Except as provided by the NMI Constitution or statutes, upon request, the CNMI Archivist shall advise in the establishment of records management programs in the Legislative and Judic…
3 CMC § 1386 Records are not to be Damaged or Destroyed
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES § 1386. DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1386. Records are not to be Damaged or Destroyed. All records made or received by or under the authority of or coming into the custody, control, or possession of public officials of this government in the course of their pu…
3 CMC § 1387 Disposal of Records
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES § 1387. DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1387. Disposal of Records. Records may be destroyed or disposed of in accordance with the provisions of this Article if it is determined by the CNMI Archivist and the agency head concerned that such records have no further …
3 CMC § 1388 Reproduction of Records on Films; Disposition of Original
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES § 1388. DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1388. Reproduction of Records on Films; Disposition of Original. (a) The head of any agency having the care and custody of any record may cause the same to be photographed, microphotographed, or otherwise reproduced on film…
3 CMC § 1389 Records are not to be Damaged or Destroyed
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TITLE 3: HUMAN RESOURCES § 1389. DIVISION 1: EDUCATION § 1389. Destruction of Non-record Materials. (a) Non-record materials, if not otherwise prohibited by law, may be destroyed at any time by the agency in possession of such materials without the prior approval of the CNMI Arch…