39-31-308. Initiation of factfinding -- designation of fact finder. (1) If, upon expiration of an existing collective bargaining agreement or 30 days following certification or recognition of an exclusive representative, a dispute concerning the collective bargaining agreement exists between the employer and the exclusive representative, either party may petition the board to initiate factfinding.
(2) Within 3 days of receipt of such petition, the board shall submit to the parties a list of five qualified, disinterested persons from which the parties shall alternate in striking two names. The remaining person shall be designated fact finder. This process shall be completed within 5 days of receipt of the list. The parties shall notify the board of the designated fact finder.
(3) If no request for factfinding is made by either party before the expiration of the agreement or 30 days following certification or recognition of an exclusive representative, the board may initiate factfinding as provided for in subsection (2) above.
History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 441, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 18, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 59-1614(2) thru (4).
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 31. Collective Bargaining for Public Employees
39-31-301. Representative of public employer
39-31-302. Participation by student representative when public employer is board of regents
39-31-303. Management rights of public employers
39-31-304. Negotiable items for school districts
39-31-305. Duty to bargain collectively -- good faith
39-31-306. Collective bargaining agreements
39-31-307. Mediation of disputes
39-31-308. Initiation of factfinding -- designation of fact finder
39-31-309. Factfinding proceedings
39-31-310. Submission of issues to arbitration