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RFP - Union Collective Bargaining Legal Counsel 2003

  • YEAR CREATED: 2003
  • ENTITY TYPE: County
  • TYPE OF DOCUMENT: RFP - Request for Proposals
This document outlines the procedures and guidelines for resolving disputes between the County Administration and the exclusive representative of employees in Baltimore County, Maryland. The document specifies that an arbitrator will be appointed to conduct proceedings and review the final positions of both parties, including any alternative positions. The arbitrator is required to issue a written decision by the last business day of March, which includes their decision on the disputed subject areas of bargaining and whether they adopt the final position of either party. The arbitrator may adopt a package of final positions or rule on each position separately. The document also lists factors that the arbitrator should consider when making their decision, such as existing terms and conditions of employment, wages and conditions of other employees in comparable departments, and the interest and welfare of the public. The availability of funds is also considered, with the arbitrator only allowed to consider general fund revenues for the upcoming fiscal year. The document states that the decision and the proposed memorandum of understanding will be binding on the County Executive, the exclusive representative, and individual employees in the representation unit. The County Executive is responsible for submitting the provisions of the memorandum of understanding that require an appropriation of funds or legislation to the County Council. The County Council is not bound by any decision made under this section and may act upon the submitted legislation to implement the memorandum of understanding. The document encourages the parties to reach an agreement on all issues whenever possible and specifies that any resolution reached in accordance with this section will be valid for one fiscal year. This section is considered the exclusive procedure for resolving disputes unless the parties mutually agree to use another dispute resolution procedure during negotiations. If a memorandum of understanding expires after the exclusive representative has given notice of its desire to enter into collective bargaining for a successor memorandum of understanding but before a successor memorandum of understanding becomes effective, the County may not make changes without the agreement of the parties. Additionally, the County may not, without the written approval of the exclusive representative, implement any changes to wages, hours, or other terms and conditions of employment during the period between the expiration of the memorandum of understanding and the effective date of the successor memorandum of understanding.
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