The terms used throughout this chapter have the same meaning as in North Dakota Century Code chapter 54-44.3, except 'alternative dispute resolution' means a method of resolving disputes, outside the grievance process, that involves a neutral person to assist in identifying issues, developing options, and arriving at a resolution.

History: Effective September 1, 1992; amended effective November 1, 1996.

General Authority: NDCC 54-44.3-12

Law Implemented: NDCC 54-44.3-12(1)