§ 32808. Request for Factfinding Under Ihsseera.

(a) If the parties are unable to effect settlement of the controversy within 30 days following the appointment or selection of a mediator, either party may request that the parties' differences be submitted to a factfinding panel. The request shall be accompanied by a statement that the parties have been unable to effect a settlement.

(b) A request for factfinding must be filed with the appropriate regional office; service and proof of service pursuant to Section 32140 are required.

(c) Within five working days from the date the request is filed, the Board shall notify the parties whether the request satisfies the requirements of this Section. If the request does not satisfy the requirements of subsection (a), above, no further action shall be taken by the Board. If the request is determined to be sufficient, the Board shall request that each party provide notification of the name and contact information of its panel member within five working days.

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 A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 6-4-2014 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.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 110030, Government Code.