Chapter 2.94
PROCEDURES FOR NEGOTIATION OF LABOR AGREEMENTS
Sections:
2.94.010 Appointment – Representative.
2.94.040 Limitation of authority.
2.94.050 Finalizing negotiations.
2.94.010 Appointment – Representative.
No less than six months prior to the termination of a city of Pacific labor agreement, the council shall appoint a representative from the list of candidates compiled by the finance committee, and such appointee shall act as the city’s representative in all phases of negotiating a new labor agreement. (Ord. 1683 § 1, 2007).
2.94.020 Appointment – Team.
Additionally, the city council may appoint a committee of three council members to form a team with the appointed representative alternate. (Ord. 1683 § 2, 2007).
2.94.030 Review – Report.
Before entering into labor contract talks, the appointed representative shall meet with council and necessary staff to review the labor contract, in order to identify the city’s goals and needs. The appointee shall report to the council and mayor after every meeting with union representatives regarding labor agreement negotiations. (Ord. 1683 § 3, 2007).
2.94.040 Limitation of authority.
The appointee is only an agent and has no express authority to make or accept offers without express approval of the city council. (Ord. 1683 § 4, 2007).
2.94.050 Finalizing negotiations.
The appointed representative shall set as a goal to finalize all negotiations by October 1st of the calendar year in which the labor contract is set to expire. (Ord. 1683 § 5, 2007).
2.94.060 Compensation.
The council shall set level of compensation for the appointee. (Ord. 1683 § 6, 2007).