{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"3505.1","citation":"Gov. Code, § 3505.1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 1. GENERAL [100. - 7931.000.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000. - 3599.84.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1/division-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 10. Local Public Employee Organizations [3500. - 3511.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1/division-4/chapter-10"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 785, Sec. 1.   (AB 537)   Effective January 1, 2014.","effective":"2014-01-01","html":"<p>If a tentative agreement is reached by the authorized representatives of the public agency and a recognized employee organization or recognized employee organizations, the governing body shall vote to accept or reject the tentative agreement within 30 days of the date it is first considered at a duly noticed public meeting. A decision by the governing body to reject the tentative agreement shall not bar the filing of a charge of unfair practice for failure to meet and confer in good faith. If the governing body adopts the tentative agreement, the parties shall jointly prepare a written memorandum of understanding. </p>","text":"If a tentative agreement is reached by the authorized representatives of the public agency and a recognized employee organization or recognized employee organizations, the governing body shall vote to accept or reject the tentative agreement within 30 days of the date it is first considered at a duly noticed public meeting. A decision by the governing body to reject the tentative agreement shall not bar the filing of a charge of unfair practice for failure to meet and confer in good faith. If the governing body adopts the tentative agreement, the parties shall jointly prepare a written memorandum of understanding.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/local-public-employee-organizations-3505-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}