D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 5. EDUCATION |
SubTilte 5-E. ORIGINAL TITLE 5 |
Chapter 5-E6. LABOR RELATIONS |
Section 5-E601. APPLICABILITY AND AUTHORITY
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601.1The provisions of this chapter shall govern the relationship between all labor organizations and the Board of Education.
601.2The relationship between the Board of Education and all labor organizations shall include the relationship between those organizations and all subordinate regions, offices, divisions, branches, or other administrative units of the school system.
601.3Any agreement or agreements entered into by the Board of Education with any labor organization shall be binding upon all administrative units of the Board of Education.
601.4Any agreement or agreements entered into by the Board of Education with any labor organization shall be binding upon all local school boards, advisory boards, state advisory panels, or any other bodies established by the Board of Education or which operate under the authority of recognition of the Board of Education.
601.5The statutory authority of the Board of Education to control the Public Schools and the Board’s responsibility for the efficient and effective management of the school system shall be presumed to be a part of all negotiations and agreements entered into by the Board with any labor organization.
601.6No provision of any agreement negotiated or ratified between the Board of Education and any labor organization shall be interpreted or implemented so as to supersede the statutory authority or obligations of the Board.
601.7No provision of this chapter or any agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter shall be interpreted or implemented to deny the right of an individual employee to represent him or herself or choose his or her own representative in any statutory forum or pursuant to any procedure established by law.