N.D. Admin. Code 69-02-11-01

Current through Supplement No. 393, July, 2024
Section 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.

N.D. Admin Code 69-02-11-01

Effective July 1, 1997.

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

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