Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 24 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Chapter 24.26 - BOARD OF PERSONNEL APPEALS
Subchapter 24.26.10 - Petitions and Elections
Rule 24.26.1046 - BOARD INVESTIGATION OF UNIT CLARIFICATION PETITION, AGREEMENT, MEDIATION, APPEAL
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) If the board agent serves the petition on the parties, the board agent shall investigate the UC petition. If no question of fact exists and the parties agree with the modification of the existing unit, the board agent shall issue an order consistent with the agreement of the parties. The order shall be signed by the board agent and all parties.
(2) If the board agent determines that a question of fact exists, the parties shall mediate the dispute before an agency mediator. Mediation will be concluded within 45 days of assignment unless the parties mutually agree to an extension.
(3) If the parties are unable to mediate the dispute, the board agent shall transfer the matter to the hearing officer pursuant to ARM 24.26.1008.
AUTH: 39-31-104, 39-32-103, MCA; IMP, 39-31-202, 39-31-207, 39-32-113, MCA