Except as hereinafter provided, when a labor organization has been designated in accordance with the provisions hereof as the exclusive representative of firefighters in an appropriate unit, the chief executive officer of the political subdivision, whether elected or appointed, or his designated authorized representative or authorized representatives, shall represent the public employer in collective bargaining with such employee organization.
History: Created 1972 Ky. Acts ch. 120, sec. 10.

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 345.090

  • Exclusive representative: means the labor organization which has been designated by the State Labor Relations Board as the representative of the majority of firefighters in appropriate units or has been so recognized by the public employer. See Kentucky Statutes 345.010
  • Labor organization: means any chartered labor organization of any kind in which firefighters participate and which exists for the primary purpose of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rate of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of employment. See Kentucky Statutes 345.010
  • Public employer: means a city of the first class or a consolidated local government, or any city that petitions the secretary of the Education and Labor Cabinet to be included by this chapter. See Kentucky Statutes 345.010