If a tentative agreement is reached by the authorized representatives of the public agency and a recognized employee organization or recognized employee organizations, the governing body shall vote to accept or reject the tentative agreement within 30 days of the date it is first considered at a duly noticed public meeting. A decision by the governing body to reject the tentative agreement shall not bar the filing of a charge of unfair practice for failure to meet and confer in good faith. If the governing body adopts the tentative agreement, the parties shall jointly prepare a written memorandum of understanding.
Cal. Gov. Code § 3505.1
Local Public Employee Organizations
Known as the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act
The act spans §§ 3500–3511 (37 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case City of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (2013)
Most recently applied in City of Los Angeles v. Superior Court (June 2013)
Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 785, Sec. 1
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