North Dakota Century Code Title 54. State Government § 54-40.2-05.1. Review of agreement--Report

Upon the request of any political subdivision or any tribe affected by an approved agreement, the Indian affairs commission shall make findings concerning the utility and effectiveness of the agreement taking into account the original intent of the parties and may make findings as to whether the parties are in substantial compliance with all provisions of the agreement. In making its findings, the Indian affairs commission shall provide an opportunity, after public notice, for the public to submit written comments concerning the execution of the agreement. The Indian affairs commission shall prepare a written report of its findings made pursuant to this section and shall submit copies of the report to the affected political subdivision or public agency, the governor, and the affected tribes. The findings of the Indian affairs commission made under this section are for informational purposes only. In any administrative hearing or legal proceeding in which the performance of any party to the agreement is at issue, the findings may not be introduced as evidence, or relied upon, or cited as controlling by any party, court, or reviewing agency, nor may any presumption be drawn from the findings for the benefit of any party.