American Canyon Municipal Code Art. IV Impasse Procedures

If the meet and confer process has reached impasse as defined in this chapter, either party may initiate the impasse procedures by filing with the other party a written request for an impasse meeting, together with a statement of its position on all issues. An impasse meeting shall then be scheduled promptly by the employee relations officer. The purpose of such meeting shall be:

(1) To review the position of the parties in a final effort to reach agreement on a memorandum of understanding; and

(2) If the impasse is not resolved, to discuss arrangements for the utilization of the impasse procedures provided in this chapter.

Ord. 92-9 § 13, 1992

Impasse procedures are as follows:

(A) If the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation, the dispute shall be submitted to mediation under the State Mediation and Conciliation Service. All mediation proceedings shall be private. The mediator shall make no public recommendation, nor take any public position at any time concerning the issues;

(B) If the parties do not agree to submit the dispute to mediation, or having so agreed the impasse has not been resolved through the mediation process, the dispute shall be referred to the council. The council may take such action regarding the impasse as it in its discretion deems appropriate in the public interest. Any legislative action by the council on the impasse shall be final and binding.

Ord. 92-9 § 14, 1992