§ 3. Powers and Duties.) The powers and duties of the council shall be:
1. To hire a director and such personnel as may be necessary;
2. To cooperate with and assist all federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and officials;
3. To make legislative recommendations on matters affecting law enforcement;
4. To accept gifts or grants or contract with persons or organizations, including the federal government, on such terms as may be beneficial to the state;
5. To make recommendations for the operation of the bureau of criminal identification and apprehension;
6. To conduct law enforcement training programs and prescribe rules of operation for same;
7. To recommend selection standards for the hiring of police officers;
8. To prescribe minimum standards of training prior to carrying a sidearm; and
9. To recommend suitable uniforms and equipment for police officers, having due regard for the size of the department and duties of the officers.
§ 4. Qualified Officers To Be Certified.) The council shall issue certificates to each officer that meets requirements established by the council. Such certificates may be different grades, depending upon the qualifications of the officers. Such certificates may be revoked after a hearing on the matter.
§ 5. Jail Standards--May Contract for Jail Facilities.) The council shall recommend rules for the operation and maintenance of county and municipal jails and for the care and treatment of inmates therein. Such rules will be posted in at least one conspicuous place in the jail whereby they may be read by inmates. A person appointed by the council may inspect each jail at least once each year to determine if such rules have been complied with. Counties and towns may enter into contracts with other governmental agencies for jail facilities.
§ 6. Rule Making Power-Appeal.) All rules and regulations adopted by the council, and appeals therefrom, shall be in accordance with chapter 28-32 of the North Dakota Century Code, the Administrative Practices Act.
§ 7. Amendment.) Section 12-60-05 of the North Dakota Century Code is hereby amended and reenacted to provide as follows:
