N.D. Cent. Code § 54-66-07

The commission shall attempt to negotiate or mediate an informal resolution between the respondent and the complainant unless the commission summarily dismissed the complaint under section 54-66-05. The respondent may be accompanied by legal counsel in a negotiation or mediation. If the informal resolution process between the respondent and the complainant is unsuccessful, the commission may work with the respondent to settle and close the matter.