California § 3520.5 - The state shall grant exclusive recognition to employee organizations designated
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§ 3520.5. The state shall grant exclusive recognition to employee organizations designated
(a) The state shall grant exclusive recognition to employee organizations designated or selected pursuant to rules established by the board for employees of the state or an appropriate unit thereof, subject to the right of an employee to represent himself. (b) The board shall establish reasonable procedures for petitions and for holding elections and determining appropriate units pursuant to subdivision (a). (c) The board shall also establish procedures whereby recognition of employee organizations formally recognized as exclusive representatives pursuant to a vote of the employees may be revoked by a majority vote of the employees only after a period of not less than 12 months following the date of such recognition.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3520.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3520.5 cover?
Section 3520.5 ("The state shall grant exclusive recognition to employee organizations designated") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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