Division 4 — IMPASSE PROCEDURE

the impasse procedure by filing with the other party a written request for an impasse meeting together with a statement of its position on all disputed issues. An impasse meeting shall then be scheduled promptly by the Employee Relations Officer. The purpose of such impasse meeting shall be:

(a)

To identify and specify in writing the issue or issues that remain in dispute;

(b)

To review the position of the parties in a final effort to resolve such disputed issue or issues; and

(c)

If the dispute is not resolved, to discuss arrangements for the utilization of the impasse procedure provided herein.

(Ord. No. 1063, Art. IV, § 1, 1-2-79)

recognized employee organization together may agree upon the appointment of a mediator mutually agreeable to the parties. If the parties agree as to the use and selection of a mediator, all mediation proceedings shall be private. The mediator shall make no public recommendation nor take any public position at any time concerning the issues.

(Ord. No. 1063, Art. IV, § 2, 1-2-79)

agree on the use or selection of a mediator, or having so agreed, the issue(s) at impasse has not been resolved through such mediation, the impasse shall be submitted to the Board of Supervisors, which, after holding a public hearing, shall take such action regarding the impasse as it, in its discretion, deems appropriate in the public interest. Any legislative action by the Board of Supervisors on the impasse shall be final and binding.

(Ord. No. 1063, Art. IV, § 2, 1-2-79)

reference for the Court Employees, Non-Management Unit, except that all references to the Employee Relations Officer shall mean the Court Executive Officer and all references to the Board of Supervisors shall mean the Court Executive Committee.

(Ord. No. 2481, § 2, 8-17-99)

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