Section 115-02-01-05 - Informal resolution of complaint1. Prior to any investigation of a complaint, the executive director shall afford the complainant and respondent the opportunity to informally negotiate or mediate a resolution of the complaint. The negotiation or mediation shall be conducted by the executive director in an informal manner with the goal of resolving the matter without further investigation. If the commission is the complainant, the commission must approve the resolution at the next meeting.2. The commission may engage outside counsel or mediator to conduct the informal negotiation or mediation.3. If the complaint is resolved through informal negotiation or mediation, the executive director shall document the resolution and report the resolution to the commission at a special or regular meeting during executive session.4. The complainant and respondent may be accompanied by legal counsel in any informal negotiation or mediation.5. Complaints resolved through informal negotiation or mediation shall not be further investigated and the complaint shall be deemed closed.6. If the complaint is not resolved through informal negotiation or mediation, the complaint shall be investigated as provided in section 115-02-01-06.N.D. Admin Code 115-02-01-05