Sec. 12. (a) An exclusive recognized representative of the employees of an employer that elects to meet and confer with an employer must notify the employer in writing that the exclusive recognized representative intends to exercise its rights under this chapter.
(b) Except as provided by section 13 of this chapter, an employer who has received a written notice under subsection (a) shall meet and confer in good faith at reasonable times, including meeting in advance of the budget making process, to discuss issues and proposals regarding wages, hours of employment, and other conditions and terms of employment with the exclusive recognized representative.
As added by P.L.48-2007, SEC.1.