R 423.505 Petition to initiate compulsory arbitration.

Rule 5. (1) The petition shall be prepared on a form furnished by the commission. The original shall be signed and served on the other party. At the same time, 3 copies, along with a proof of service, shall be filed with the commission. (2) The petition shall include all of the following: (a) The name and address of the public employer involved and the name, fax number, email address, and telephone number of its principal representative. (b) The name and address of the collective bargaining representative involved and the name, fax number, email address, and telephone number of its principal representative. (c) The name and address of the petitioner and the signature, fax number, email address, and telephone number of the person executing the petition. (d) Date of the first mediation conference convened with the parties to the dispute. (3) A petition may be dismissed administratively if not filed in accordance with these rules, or if filed before 30 calendar days have passed since the dispute was submitted to mediation as evidenced by the date of the first scheduled mediation conference.