The purpose of this chapter is to assure reasonable communication with County officials regarding matters within the scope of representation of employee organizations representing employees who are not organized under the formal employee relations program of Chapter 2.79 and who are not management or confidential employees within the meaning of Chapters 2.104 and 2.108.
(SCC 545 § 1, 1983)
For the purpose and provisions of this chapter, an employee organization is defined as a group of 50 or more County employees who are of the kind described in Section 2.105.100 and is established as a "nonprofit organization" under prevailing state and federal regulations.
(SCC 545 § 1, 1983)
Each defined employee organization shall have the right to determine reasonable membership eligibility requirements and approve applications for membership in the organization, and the County shall recognize County employee membership in the organization through dues checkoff in the County payroll system.
(SCC 545 § 1, 1983)
a. 
Each defined employee organization shall have a right to represent employee members in all matters relating to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
b. 
Nothing in this section shall prohibit individual employees from appearing in their own behalf or through any chosen representative in personal employment relations and grievances with the County nor compel such representation by any defined employee organization, nor limit the right of any employee organization to seek designation as a recognized employee organization pursuant to Chapter 2.79 of this Code.
(SCC 545 § 1, 1983)
Except in cases of emergency, the County shall give reasonable written notice to any such defined employee organization affected by any ordinance, rule, resolution, or regulation directly relating to matters within the scope of representation proposed to be adopted by the County, and shall give such defined employee organization the opportunity to consult with the County.
(SCC 545 § 1, 1983)
County officials whose designated functions bear the provisions of this chapter shall, upon request, consult in good faith with designated representatives of any defined employee organization regarding matters within the scope of representation and shall give reasonable consideration to presentations made by the organization prior to making a formal decision or taking action. Nothing herein may be construed to limit the right of the County to consult with any defined employee organization on any matter outside the scope of representation.
(SCC 545 § 1, 1983)
During consultation with County officials on matters within the scope of representation, representatives of a defined organization shall, upon request, be granted reasonable time to consult with the organization's governing board, and when appropriate, the organization membership, except when such consultation is clearly inappropriate or when the County Executive, for reasonable cause, declares an "emergency" for final decision or action.
(SCC 545 § 1, 1983)
The County Executive or his designee shall, through consultation with each defined employee organization, develop and maintain an effective written process and procedure to achieve the purpose and provisions of this chapter.
(SCC 545 § 1, 1983)