{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"3599.67","citation":"Gov. Code, § 3599.67","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 12.5. Legislature Employer-Employee Relations [3599.50. - 3599.84.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1/division-4/chapter-12.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 313, Sec. 1.   (AB 1)   Effective January 1, 2024.   Operative July 1, 2026, pursuant to Sec. 3599.84.","effective":"2024-01-01","html":"<p>If, after a reasonable period of time, the employer and the recognized employee organization fail to reach an agreement, the employer and the recognized employee organization may agree upon the appointment of a mediator mutually agreeable to the parties, or either party may request the board to appoint a mediator. When both parties mutually agree upon a mediator, the costs of mediation shall be divided one-half to the employer and one-half to the recognized employee organization. If the board appoints the mediator, the costs of mediation shall be paid by the board.</p>","text":"If, after a reasonable period of time, the employer and the recognized employee organization fail to reach an agreement, the employer and the recognized employee organization may agree upon the appointment of a mediator mutually agreeable to the parties, or either party may request the board to appoint a mediator. When both parties mutually agree upon a mediator, the costs of mediation shall be divided one-half to the employer and one-half to the recognized employee organization. If the board appoints the mediator, the costs of mediation shall be paid by the board.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/legislature-employer-employee-relations-3599-67","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}