Texas Local Government Code

§ 174.151 — MEDIATION

LG § 174.151Title 5. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES · Part C. MATTERS AFFECTING PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF MORE THAN ONE TYPE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT · Ch. 174. FIRE AND POLICE EMPLOYEE RELATIONS · Art. E. MEDIATION; IMPASSE RESOLUTION

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(a)A public employer and an association that is a bargaining agent may use mediation to assist them in reaching an agreement.

(b)If a mediator is used, then a mediator may be appointed by agreement of the parties or by an appropriate state agency.

(c)A mediator may:

(1)hold separate or joint conferences as the mediator considers expedient to settle issues voluntarily, amicably, and expeditiously; and

(2)notwithstanding Subsection (d), recommend or suggest to the parties any proposal or procedure that in the mediator's judgment might lead to settlement.

(d)A mediator may not:

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.