Title 3, Human Resources

Contract Personnel. A government entity authorized to employ persons other than citizens and permanent residents under this chapter may employ such persons through a direct employment contract or by a contract for such services with a licensed manpower agency. Source: PL 15-108, …

Payment of Medical and Related Expenses. All employment contracts in which any branch, agency or instrumentality of the Commonwealth government is the employer shall provide for payment of the costs of health insurance for a foreign national worker, as defined in 3 CMC § 4911, on…

Civil Defense: Purpose of Chapter. It is hereby declared to be the purpose and intent of this chapter that it is in the best interest of the people of the Commonwealth, in this thermonuclear age, to provide a system of civil defense for the protection of life and property from at…

Civil Defense: Functions and Duties of Civil Defense Coordinator. To carry out the above-mentioned purpose, the Civil Defense Coordinator is authorized to: (a) Prepare and adopt an administrative plan for the civil defense and emergency needs of the Commonwealth which will comply…

Civil Defense: Duty to Cooperate with Coordinator. All departments and agencies of the Commonwealth shall cooperate with the coordinator, and to the extent permitted by law, shall furnish the coordinator any information and assistance required in performing any functions and duti…

Civil Defense: Insignia and Penalty. The coordinator may prescribe insignia, armbands, and other distinctive articles which may be obtained by, manufactured for, possessed or worn by persons engaged in civil defense activities pursuant to rules and regulations established by the …

Civil Defense: Emergency Authority of Civil Defense Coordinator. The provisions of this section shall be operative only during the existence of a state of emergency proclaimed by the President of the United States of America or the Governor. The Civil Defense Coordinator shall ha…

Civil Defense: Immunity From Suit. The Commonwealth government is not liable for any damage to property or for any death or personal injury occurring directly or indirectly as a result of the exercise or performance of, or failure to exercise or perform, any function or duty, by …

Civil Defense: Compensation for Nongovernmental Property Acquired. In the event that any property is used or acquired, pursuant to this chapter, during a civil defense emergency, the Civil Defense Coordinator shall determine the amount of the compensation to be paid within a reas…

Civil Defense: Reports. The Civil Defense Coordinator shall annually submit a written report to the Governor, President of the Senate and Speaker of the House of Representatives detailing expenditures, contributions, assets, work and accomplishments of the office of Civil Defense…

Civil Defense: Loyalty Oath. In accordance with Section 403 [42 U.S.C. § 2297] of the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended, the Civil Defense Coordinator and any employee serving in this Civil Defense Program shall take a written oath of loyalty to the Commonwealth and t…

Civil Defense: Rules and Regulations. The Civil Defense Coordinator shall prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary and proper to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Source: PL 1-44, § 13. Commission Comment: With respect to the reference to the Civil Defense…

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 March 28, 1985. PL 434, § 20 repealed former 1 CMC §§ 2…

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 the Board of Regents for the Northern Marianas College.…

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 requires an understanding and knowledge by our people …

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 as a nonprofit public corporation under the general co…

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) To fulfill the mandate of N.M.I. Const. art. XV, § 2(b).…

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 laboratory school as used in this chapter means a model…

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 financial assistance from the Commonwealth and are requ…

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 hire nonresident workers. The NMC shall also distribute th…

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 one member shall be a resident of Tinian, one member s…

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 members who shall serve for four years, two members who shall…

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 gubernatorial election, no “courtesy resignation” shall be reques…

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 or her term for incompetence, neglect of duty or malfea…

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 the board on his own initiative and shall call a special…

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 approval of the Commonwealth Development Authority, is…

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 Board of Regents of the Northern Marianas College. (a) …

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.

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 States or its territories and such other qualifications as…

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 under prior law. Source: PL 8-18, § 13 (repealing PL 4-34, …

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 $6,000,000 or one percent of the general revenues of the C…

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 (Aug. 5, 2025). Commission Comment: The Commission subst…

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 the provisions of the U.S. National Aquaculture Act of 19…

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 operating an aquaculture facility in the Commonwealth. So…

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, the Department of Lands and Natural Resources Division of…

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 certified to have at least 30 percent disability as a result …

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. The costs other than tuition—such as for books, student activit…

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 2022 Legislation.— For Findings and Purpose of PL 22-16, see C…

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 2022 Legislation.— For Findings and Purpose of PL 22-16, see Com…

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, bureaus, offices, councils, commission…

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, preservation, and disposal of records. S…

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 continuing surveys of paperwork ope…

§ 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 containing adequate and proper documentation of the orga…

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 Judicial Branches of government. Sourc…

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 public duties are property of the g…

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 legal, administrative, fiscal, re…