North Dakota Administrative Code Title 86 - Veterans' Affairs, Administrative Committee on
Here’s a detailed overview of North Dakota Administrative Code (NDAC) Title 86 – Veterans’ Affairs, Administrative Committee on:
📘 Structure of Title 86
Title 86 is organized into three primary Articles:
Article 86‑01: General Administration
Article 86‑02: Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Article 86‑03: Rules and Regulations for Admission and Residency at the North Dakota Veterans’ Home
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⚖️ Status & Authority
Title 86 contains the rules established by the Administrative Committee on Veterans' Affairs (ACOVA), which is not a formal “administrative agency” under ND law—except when issuing rules for supervising and managing the Veterans' Home. Those specific provisions are codified as NDAC Title 86 for transparency and administrative order.
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🏛️ Administrative Committee on Veterans’ Affairs (ACOVA)
As outlined in ND Century Code Chapter 37‑18.1, ACOVA:
Comprises 15 voting veterans members (appointed by the governor from veteran service nominations) and 3 ex‑officio, non‑voting members (Adjutant General; VA Center Director; Job Service Director).
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Oversees:
Organization, policy, and general administration of veterans’ affairs in ND.
Approval of governing board appointments and selection of the Veterans Affairs Commissioner.
Budget and salary responsibilities within legislative limits.
Oversight of the Veterans’ Home’s rules and services.
Compliance with federal/state laws, strategic planning, veterans’ aid fund, appeal processes, and trust fund expenditures.
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🏠 Article 86‑03: Admission & Residency Rules
This article covers the rules for admission, residency, and daily living at the North Dakota Veterans’ Home, comprising:
Chapter 86‑03‑01: Applications, eligibility criteria, Admissions Board duties, appeal process, readmission.
Chapters 86‑03‑02 to 03‑10: Financial arrangements (charges, funds), resident services, rights/responsibilities, activities, passes/leaves, property rules, violations, and enforcement.
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✅ What You Should Know
| Topic | Summary |
|---|---|
| Scope | Rules are limited to supervising and managing the Veterans’ Home and its programs. |
| Governance | Administered by ACOVA under statutory guidance (NDCC Ch. 37‑18.1). |
| Eligibility | Article 86‑03 sets detailed criteria and procedures for admission and readmission. |
| Residency Standards | Resident rights, responsibilities, finance, activities, and enforcement are codified across Chapters 86‑03‑02 through 86‑03‑10. |
| Committee Authority | ACOVA can establish fees, manage trust funds, and prescribe appeals process and residency policies. |
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