Ch. 3                                       1994 LAWS OF MARYLAND

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

. Error: Stylistic error in Article 28, § 2-112.1(l)(1).

Occurred: Ch. 561, Acts of 1993. Correction by the Michie Company in the
1993 Replacement Volume of Volume 3 is validated by this Act.

(4) (ii) Within 30 days after appointment, the fact finder shall give to the
[Commissioner] COMMISSION and the employee organization a written report with
findings and recommendations to resolve the impasse.

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Incorrect word usage in Article 28, § 2-112.1(l)(4)(ii).

Occurred: Ch. 561, Acts of 1993.

(m) (6) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, a
collective bargaining [unit] AGREEMENT shall be effective upon the approval of the
Commission and the membership of the union representing the bargaining unit.

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Incorrect word usage in Article 28, § 2-112.1(m)(6)(i).

Occurred: Ch. 561, Acts of 1993.
5-114.1.

(k) (3) The power of the umpire is exclusive.

(4)     The umpire may not require compliance with the technical rules of
evidence.

(5)     The umpire:

(i) Shall investigate and attempt to resolve or settle, as provided in
this section, charges of engaging in prohibited practices;

(ii) Shall defer to any valid grievance procedure adopted by the
Commission and the exclusive representative for the resolution of disputes subject to the
grievance procedure, unless the deferral would result in a violation of the purposes of this
section;

(iii) Shall defer to the Maryland Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of
Rights for the resolution of disputes subject to that subtitle;

(iv) Shall recognize fundamental distinctions between private and
public employment; and

(v) May not regard federal and State law that is applicable wholly or in
part to private employment as controlling precedent.

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