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CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) The Fact Finding Commission of the state of North Dakota will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 15 inside the Jefferson Elementary School Gymnasium at 7pm. The public is welcome to attend and encouraged to provide comments at a specified time during the hearing.

Below is the official agenda set up for the state Fact Finding Commission hearing.

1.    Opening remarks and introductions by Chairman of the Commission.
2.    Opening statements by each party:
A.  The spokesperson for the Education Association will present an opening statement reviewing the negotiations and the impasse issues.
B.  The spokesperson for the Board of Education will present an opening statement reviewing the negotiations and the impasse issues.
3.    Justification by each party:
A.  The Education Association will be provided time to justify their position.
B.  The Board of Education will be provided time to justify their position.
4.    Members of the Fact Finding Commission will ask questions to provide focus on the concerns of both parties.
5.    The Chairman will provide an opportunity for individuals in the audience to comment.
6.    Following the public comments the Chairman will summarize the findings and stipulate a date when both parties can expect a report from the Commission.
7.    Adjourn.