§ 16-303. Labor relations administrator.

   (a) Initial appointment. --

   (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Commission and the exclusive representative jointly shall appoint an experienced neutral party, from a list of five nominees on whom they have agreed, to serve as labor relations administrator for a 2-year term.

   (2) If an exclusive representative has not been certified to represent employees of the bargaining unit, the Commission shall appoint the labor relations administrator for a term not exceeding 1 year.

(b) Reappointment. -- A labor relations administrator:

   (1) is eligible for reappointment; and

   (2) may be the same individual as the labor relations administrator appointed under § 16-203 of this title.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 28, § 5-114.1(a)(14), (b)(1); 2012, ch. 426, § 2.