39-31-310. Submission of issues to arbitration. Nothing in 39-31-307 through 39-31-310 prohibits the parties from voluntarily agreeing to submit any or all of the issues to final and binding arbitration, and if such agreement is reached, the arbitration shall supersede the factfinding procedures set forth in those sections. An agreement to arbitrate and the award issued in accordance with such agreement shall be enforceable in the same manner as is provided in this chapter for enforcement of collective bargaining agreements.
History: En. Sec. 14, Ch. 441, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 18, L. 1975; R.C.M. 1947, 59-1614(9).
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