(a) The employer and the certified exclusive representative have a responsibility to engage in good faith bargaining over matters required by law.
(b) The employer and the certified exclusive representative jointly shall be responsible for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, communication, and cooperation.
(c) The goal of collective bargaining is the delivery of quality public services to the residents of the State in a manner that is consistent and compliant with law.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Division IV - Other Education Provisions
Subtitle 6 - Howard County Library System -- Collective Bargaining
Section 23-602 - Permitted Activities
Section 23-604 - Units; Determination of Management Status for Purpose of Exclusion
Section 23-605 - Certification of Employee Organization
Section 23-606 - Certified Exclusive Representative of Unit
Section 23-607 - Collective Bargaining Agreements
Section 23-608 - Agreement Date; Impasse; Submission of Disputes to Mediation
Section 23-609 - Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement by Board; Funding
Section 23-610 - Rights and Responsibilities Retained by the Employer
Section 23-611 - Decertification