Processing of Petition

PURPOSE: This rule describes the processing of petition to determine the facts. (1) Upon the filing of any petition, the chair shall investigate the petition to determine the facts. The chair shall determine whether or not a valid question concerning the representation of employees exists in a prima facie appropriate unit. (2) A copy of all petitions filed with the board will automatically be sent to the opposing party if an electronic mailing address of the opposing party is provided on the petition. (3) If no electronic mailing address is provided, it is the responsibility of the party filing the petition to serve the petition on all other parties. AUTHORITY: section 295.070, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Dec. 31, 1975, effective Jan. 10, 1976. Amended: Filed March 1, 2022, effective Oct. 30, 2022. *Original authority: 295.070, RSMo 1947.