Iowa Administrative Code Agency 621 - Public Employment Relations Board
Here is an overview of Iowa Administrative Code – Agency 621: Public Employment Relations Board (PERB):
Agency 621 — Public Employment Relations Board (PERB)
The Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) is responsible for administering Iowa's public sector collective bargaining laws, as codified in Iowa Code Chapter 20. It provides mechanisms for resolving labor disputes between public employers and employees.
Key Chapters under IAC Agency 621:
Chapter 1 — General Provisions
Definitions, rules of construction, and procedural basics.
Scope of PERB’s authority.
Chapter 2 — Recognition and Certification of Employee Organizations
Procedures for petitions, elections, and certification of unions.
Criteria for determining appropriate bargaining units.
Chapter 3 — Negotiations and Impasse Procedures
Bargaining timelines.
Procedures for mediation, fact-finding, and arbitration.
Chapter 4 — Prohibited Practices
Unfair labor practices by public employers or employee organizations.
Procedures for filing complaints and PERB investigations.
Chapter 5 — Declaratory Orders
Requests for legal clarification on Chapter 20 issues via declaratory rulings.
Chapter 6 — Contested Cases
Hearing procedures, discovery, and final decisions.
Rules for appeals and judicial review.
Chapter 7 — Budget and Assessment Procedures
Funding mechanisms and assessments for PERB’s operations.
Chapter 8 — Retention and Storage of Evidence
Rules about how long PERB retains documents and physical evidence.
Chapter 10 — Electronic Filing
Guidelines for submitting documents electronically to PERB.
Chapter 11 — Retention and Storage of Evidence in Certain Cases
Expands on Chapter 8, especially for cases not resolved or appealed.
Statutory Authority:
Iowa Code Chapter 20 (Public Employment Relations Act)
Administrative rules are adopted under authority granted by this chapter.
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