§ 3.70.070. Recognition and certification of employee organizations.

A.

The municipality shall recognize and bargain with certified bargaining representatives selected according to the procedures set out in this chapter.

B.

Certification by the board shall conclusively establish that the certified organization is the proper bargaining representative for the bargaining unit. The municipality and the certified bargaining representatives shall bargain in good faith for the purpose of entering into written agreements with respect to wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment, as provided in this chapter.

C.

If a change of certification occurs before the expiration of a current bargaining agreement, the municipality shall bargain with the newly certified bargaining representative for purposes of reaching a new agreement.

D.

A collective bargaining agreement will allow for notification by the municipality to the bargaining representative of a newly represented employee and allow the bargaining representative an opportunity to meet with the newly represented employee during work time.

(AO No. 69-75; AO No. 89-46(S-1); AO No. 2018-64(S-1) , § 2, 8-28-18)