2.52.130 Initiation of impasse procedures.

If the meet and confer process has reached impasse as defined in this chapter, either party may initiate the impasse procedures by filing with the other party a written request for an impasse meeting, together with a statement of its position on all issues. An impasse meeting shall then be scheduled promptly by the employee relations officer. The purpose of such meeting shall be:

(1) To review the position of the parties in a final effort to reach agreement on a memorandum of understanding; and

(2) If the impasse is not resolved, to discuss arrangements for the utilization of the impasse procedures provided in this chapter.