California Government Code

§ 3599.67

GOV § 3599.67 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 4 · Title 1 · Ch. 12.5

Statute text

If, after a reasonable period of time, the employer and the recognized employee organization fail to reach an agreement, the employer and the recognized employee organization may agree upon the appointment of a mediator mutually agreeable to the parties, or either party may request the board to appoint a mediator. When both parties mutually agree upon a mediator, the costs of mediation shall be divided one-half to the employer and one-half to the recognized employee organization. If the board appoints the mediator, the costs of mediation shall be paid by the board.

Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 313, Sec. 1. (AB 1) Effective January 1, 2024. Operative July 1, 2026, pursuant to Sec. 3599.84.