Indiana Code 36-8-22.5-4. Impasse; when mediation required
(1) an ordinance or resolution of the unit; or
Terms Used In Indiana Code 36-8-22.5-4
- employee organization: means a union or other entity that works in whole or in part for the common interest of employees. See Indiana Code 36-8-22.5-1
- unit: has the meaning set forth in IC 36-1-2-23. See Indiana Code 36-8-22.5-2
- written agreement: means a written agreement that:
Indiana Code 36-8-22.5-3
- Year: means a calendar year, unless otherwise expressed. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
establishes a procedure for resolution of an impasse in negotiations through mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution.
(b) If the parties are unable to reach an agreement in the negotiations within one (1) year after the date that the written agreement expires, the matter shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation. The written agreement must specify the following:
(1) The manner in which parties select a mediator. The parties may select a mediator through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, or some other organization or method.
(2) The manner and extent to which the parties share the costs of the mediation.
As added by P.L.126-2019, SEC.1.