69-02-11-01. Definitions.

As used in this chapter:

1. "Act" means the federal Telecommunications Act of 1996 [Pub. L.No. 104-104].

2. "Commission" means the North Dakota public service commission.

3. "Mediation" means an informal, confidential, and nonadversarial process by which a neutral third party assists the parties in reaching their own settlement by enhancing communication, promoting understanding, focusing the parties on the issues, and seeking creative problem solving.

4. "Mediator" means a qualified, neutral, or impartial third party, who assists the parties in reaching a voluntary agreement.

History: Effective July 1, 1997.

General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 49-02-11

Law Implemented: NDCC 28-32-05.1, 49-01-07