North Dakota Century Code Title 15.1. Elementary and Secondary Education § 15.1-16-14. Impasse--Existence

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:

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

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.