N.D. Cent. Code § 15.1-16-14: Impasse - Existence

1.An impasse exists if:

a.After a reasonable period of negotiation, an agreement has not been formulated and a dispute exists;

b.No later than July first following the recognition of the representative organization under section 15.1-16-11:

(1)An agreement has not been reached between the board of a school district and the representative organization; and

(2)The board of the school district and the representative organization have not agreed to extend the negotiation period; or

c.The board of a school district and the representative organization both agree that an impasse exists.

2.An impasse may exist if:

a.A written contract entered into between the board of a school district and the representative organization under section 15.1-16-13 does not contain a procedure for resolving a dispute.

b.A written agreement entered into between the board of a school district and the representative organization under section 15.1-16-13 contains an inadequate procedure for resolving a dispute.