§ 35.030. STATEMENT OF POLICY.

It is declared that the public policy of the City and the purpose of this subchapter is to provide implementation of Section 6, Article I, of the Constitution of the State, and to promote harmonious and cooperative relationships between government and its employees, both collectively and individually, and to protect the public by assuring, at all times, the orderly and uninterrupted operations and functions of government. It is the intent of the City Commission that nothing herein shall be construed to either encourage or discourage organization of public employees. These policies are best effectuated by:

(A)

Granting to public employees the right of organization and representation;

(B)

Requiring the public employer to negotiate with bargaining agents duly certified to represent public employees;

(C)

Creating a Public Employees Relations Commission to assist in resolving disputes between public employees and public employers; and

(D)

Recognizing the constitutional prohibition against strikes by public employees and providing remedies for violations of that prohibition.

(Code 1980, § 20-1; Am. Ord. No. 74-77, passed 12/12/77; Am. Ord. No. 70-79, passed 10/8/79)