Section 12-42-61 - Notice of impasse(a) In the event a public employer and an exclusive bargaining representative have failed to reach an agreement after good faith negotiations, the public employer or exclusive bargaining representative may file with the board the original and five copies of a notice of impasse, with proof of service upon all parties.(b) The notice of impasse shall contain the following: (1) The name and address of the public employer who is a party to the negotiations, and the name and telephone number of its principal representative to be contacted.(2) The name and address of the exclusive bargaining representative, and the name and telephone number of its principal representative to be contacted.(3) A description of the appropriate bargaining or optional appropriate bargaining unit and the approximate number of employees in the unit.(4) The dates and duration of negotiation sessions.(5) The termination date of the current agreement, if any.(6) Whether the request is a joint request.(7) A clear and concise statement of each issue on which an impasse has been reached, together with an affidavit as to the good faith of the statement and the contents therein.(8) A clear and concise statement of any other relevant facts.(c) The board on its own motion may determine that an impasse exists on any matter in a dispute. If the board determines on its own motion that an impasse exists, it may render assistance by notifying the parties to the dispute of its intent.[Eff FEB. 6, 1981] (Auth: HRS § 89-5) (Imp: HRS § 89-11)