Sec. 142.161. REPEAL OF AGREEMENT BY ELECTORATE. (a) Not later than the 45th day after the date an agreement is ratified by both the municipality and the association, a petition signed by at least 10 percent of the qualified voters of the municipality may be presented to the municipal secretary calling for an election to repeal the agreement.
(b) On receipt by the municipal secretary of a petition described by Subsection (a), the governing body of the municipality shall reconsider the agreement and either repeal the agreement or call an election of the qualified voters of the municipality to determine if the voters favor repealing the agreement. The election shall be called for the next election held in the municipality that allows sufficient time to comply with applicable provisions of law or at a special election called by the governing body for that purpose.
(c) If at the election a majority of the votes cast favor repeal of the adoption of the agreement, the agreement is void.
(d) The ballot for an election under this section shall be printed to permit voting for or against the proposition: "Repeal of the adoption of the agreement ratified by the municipality and the emergency medical services personnel association concerning wages, salaries, rates of pay, hours of employment, and other terms and conditions of employment."
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 187 (S.B. 1104), Sec. 1, eff. May 23, 2007.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
Subtitle A - Municipal Officers and Employees
Chapter 142 - Assistance, Benefits, and Working Conditions of Municipal Officers and Employees
Section 142.151. Applicability
Section 142.153. General Provisions Relating to Agreements
Section 142.154. Strikes Prohibited
Section 142.155. Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Association
Section 142.1565. Election to Authorize Operating Under This Subchapter
Section 142.157. Selection of Bargaining Agents
Section 142.158. Open Records Required
Section 142.159. Ratification and Enforceability of Agreement
Section 142.160. Agreement Supersedes Conflicting Provisions
Section 142.1605. Action or Election to Repeal Authorization to Operate Under This Subchapter
Section 142.161. Repeal of Agreement by Electorate