(a) The employer shall recognize the right of the certified exclusive representative to represent the employees in the unit in collective bargaining and in the settlement of grievances.
(b) The certified exclusive representative of a unit shall:
(1) Serve as the sole agent for the unit in collective bargaining; and
(2) Represent all employees in the unit fairly, without discrimination, and without regard to whether the employee is a member of the employee organization.
(c) The certified exclusive representative meets the requirement of subsection (b)(2) of this section if its actions with respect to employees in the unit are not arbitrary, discriminatory, or in bad faith.
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