Sec. 14.30.04.05. Showing-of-Interest Forms

A. The Executive Director shall determine the adequacy of the showing of interest based on the number of eligible employees in the proposed unit by comparing the showing-of-interest form with the eligibility list provided by the employer.

B. Content of Form.

(1) Each showing-of-interest form shall be an original separate document for each eligible employee in the appropriate bargaining unit who supports representation by the petitioner organization. The form shall contain the:

(a) Actual signature of the employee;

(b) Typewritten or printed name of the employee;

(c) Handwritten date the employee signed the form; and

(d) Statement that the employee who signed the form desires to be represented by the petitioner for the purposes of collective bargaining.

(2) A showing of interest form may be in the form of an effective membership or authorization card or statement that satisfies the requirements of §B(1) of this regulation.

(3) A signature on a showing-of-interest form is not valid if:

(a) It is not dated; or

(b) It is dated more than 6 months before the election petition is filed.

C. The Executive Director shall provide sample showing-of-interest forms.

D. The Executive Director shall determine whether showing-of-interest forms submitted by petitioners comply with this regulation.