Md. Code Regs. 14.30.10.05

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 14.30.10.05 - Petition

A. An initial petition for a representation election, and any other petitions for an employee organization to be included on the ballot in that election, shall meet the showing of interest requirements set forth in State Government Article, §§ 22-402 and 22-405, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. Every petition shall be in writing and shall contain:

(1) The name, address, telephone number, and email address of the petitioner's representative;

(2) The purpose for the petition;

(3) The bargaining unit involved in the petition;

(4) A copy of the most current or recent collective bargaining agreement, if any;

(5) A declaration by the petitioner or the petitioner's representative under the penalties of perjury that the contents of the petition are true and correct to the best of the declarant's information and belief; and

(6) Any other facts relevant to the petition.

C. In addition to the items required by §B of this regulation, an election petition shall contain or be accompanied by:

(1) The name of the employee organization as it will appear on the ballot;

(2) Showing of interest forms signed by the percentage of eligible employees in the appropriate bargaining unit required by State Government Article, §§ 22-402 and 22-405, Annotated Code of Maryland;

(3) A copy of the employee organization's governing documents that:

(a) Give individual members the right to participate in the activities of the organization;

(b) Require periodic elections by secret ballot that are conducted with recognized safeguards to ensure the equal rights of all members to nominate, seek office, and vote in the elections; and

(c) Direct full and accurate accounting of all income and expenses using standard accounting methods; and

(4) A certification that the organization accepts members without regard to any characteristic listed in State Government Article, § 22-201(d), Annotated Code of Maryland.

D. When filing the petition, the petitioner shall also request a preferred method of voting, that is, on-site, by mail, or by electronic means.

Md. Code Regs. 14.30.10.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 51:9 Md. R. 441, eff. 5/13/2024.