§ 32806. Appointment of a Mediator Under Ihsseera.

(a) If the parties are unable to select a mediator mutually agreeable to the parties, either party may request in writing that the Board appoint a mediator. Unless the request is made jointly, the filing party shall concurrently serve a copy of the written request on the other party. Proof of service pursuant to Section 32140 shall be filed with the regional office.

(b) The Board shall appoint a mediator within five working days following receipt of the written request for appointment of a mediator.

(c) “Working days,” for purposes of this Section and Sections 32808 and 32810, shall be those days when the offices of the Public Employment Relations Board are officially open for business.

(d) Whether the mediator is selected by mutual agreement of the parties or appointed by the Board, the costs of mediation shall be divided one-half to the employer and one-half to the recognized employee organization or recognized employee organizations.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 12-6-2013 as an emergency; operative 12-6-2013 pursuant to Government Code section 110035.5 (Register 2013, No. 51). This regulatory action is deemed an emergency exempt from OAL review and was filed directly by the agency with the Secretary of State pursuant to Government Code section 110035.5. A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 3541.3(g) and 110015, Government Code. Reference: Section 110029, Government Code.