127A-16. Governor as commander in chief.
(a) The Governor shall be commander in chief of the militia and shall have power to call out the militia to execute the laws, secure the safety of persons and property, suppress riots or insurrections, repel invasions and provide disaster relief.
(b) The Governor shall have the additional power, subject to the availability of funding, to place individuals, units, or parts of units of the North Carolina National Guard in a State Active Duty status to assist with the planning, support, and execution of activities connected with the swearing in and installation of the Governor and other members of the Council of State. (1917, c. 200, s. 11; C.S., s. 6799; 1975, c. 604, s. 2; 1999-442, s. 1.)
Structure North Carolina General Statutes
North Carolina General Statutes
Article 2 - General Administrative Officers.
§ 127A-16 - Governor as commander in chief.
§ 127A-17 - Commander in chief to prescribe regulations.
§ 127A-17.1 - Confidentiality of National Guard records.
§ 127A-18 - Personal staff of Governor.
§ 127A-20 - Administrative and operational relationships of the Adjutant General.
§ 127A-21 - United States property and fiscal officer.
§ 127A-22 - North Carolina property and fiscal officer.
§ 127A-23 - Commissions for commandants and officers at qualified educational institutions.