39-31-503. Binding arbitration -- policy. (1) It is the policy of the state that because the right of police officers to strike is prohibited by 39-31-501, it is necessary to the high morale of police officers and to the efficient operation of police departments to provide an alternative, expeditious, and effective procedure for the resolution of labor disputes through binding arbitration.
(2) Binding arbitration must be scheduled by mutual agreement no earlier than 30 days following the submission of the petition seeking binding arbitration under 39-31-502(2)(d).
History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 225, L. 2005.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Chapter 31. Collective Bargaining for Public Employees
Part 5. Police Officers -- Strikes Prohibited -- Binding Arbitration
39-31-501. Strikes by police officers prohibited
39-31-502. Mediation of disputes
39-31-503. Binding arbitration -- policy
39-31-504. Selection of arbitrator -- procedure -- cost sharing