Sec. 14.32.01.03. General Course and Method of Operation

A. Receipt and Review.

(1) Upon receipt of a petition or complaint, the Board may assign the Joint Executive Director of the State Labor Relations Boards (Executive Director) to process the case.

(2) The Executive Director shall first screen the petition or complaint to ensure that the SLRB has jurisdiction to hear the case.

B. Dismissal for Lack of Jurisdiction.

(1) Subject to the Board's approval, the Executive Director may dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction.

(2) In the case of dismissal for lack of jurisdiction, the complainant shall be notified, in writing, of the Board action, as well as the reason or reasons for the dismissal.

C. Board Review.

(1) After the Executive Director's initial jurisdictional review, the Executive Director shall submit the case to the Board, which may determine that the petition or complaint is without basis and dismiss it without further proceedings.

(2) A determination shall be:

(a) Accompanied by a written decision, explaining the reasons for the dismissal; and

(b) Sent to the complainant and other interested parties.

(3) A petition or complaint not dismissed shall be scheduled for a hearing by the Board before either an administrative law judge designated by the Office of Administrative Hearings, or the Board, unless the procedures for informal settlement described in this subtitle are initially followed.