3541. (a) There is in state government the Public Employment Relations Board which shall be independent of any state agency and shall consist of five members. The members of the board shall be appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. One of the original members shall be chosen for […]
3541.3. The board shall have all of the following powers and duties: (a) To determine in disputed cases, or otherwise approve, appropriate units. (b) To determine in disputed cases whether a particular item is within or without the scope of representation. (c) To arrange for and supervise representation elections that shall be conducted by means of secret ballot […]
3541.35. Notwithstanding any other law, if a decision by an administrative law judge regarding the recognition or certification of an employee organization as described in subdivision (l) of Section 3541.3 is appealed, the decision shall be deemed the final order of the board if the board does not issue a ruling that supersedes the decision […]
3541.4. Any person who shall willfully resist, prevent, impede or interfere with any member of the board, or any of its agents, in the performance of duties pursuant to this chapter, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than one thousand dollars […]
3541.5. The initial determination as to whether the charges of unfair practices are justified, and, if so, what remedy is necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter, shall be a matter within the exclusive jurisdiction of the board. Procedures for investigating, hearing, and deciding these cases shall be devised and promulgated by the board […]
