Maryland § 16-311
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 16-311, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-311.
(a) A mediator panel may be used in collective bargaining when:
(1) the Montgomery Commission and the employee organization agree to mediation; or
(2) an impasse results, and the Montgomery Commission or the employee organization requests mediation.
(b) (1) The Montgomery Commission and the employee organization shall:
(i) each choose one mediator from a list supplied by the American Arbitration Association or the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service; and
(ii) together choose a third mediator from a list supplied by the American Arbitration Association or the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
(2) If the Montgomery Commission and the employee organization cannot agree on a jointly appointed mediator, the labor relations administrator shall choose the third mediator.
(c) The Montgomery Commission and the employee organization shall share the costs of mediation equally.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 16-311
What does Maryland Code § 16-311 cover?
Section 16-311 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. 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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