Common use of REPRESENTATIVE ELECTIONS Clause in Contracts

REPRESENTATIVE ELECTIONS. Employees may challenge the status of the L.E.A. as their recognized bargaining agent by circulating and filing a petition requesting a representation election during the month of October preceding the expiration date of this contract. If a valid, timely petition signed by 40% of the employees in the unit is filed with the Superintendent, an election shall be held before the last day of classes in November to determine what labor organization, if any, shall represent the employees. The election shall be conducted by secret ballot under the auspices of the American Arbitration Association. The Board shall recognize the labor organization, if any, for which a majority of employees cast votes in an election conducted in accordance with this section. If there are three or more choices on the ballot and none receives a majority, a run-off election between the top two choices shall be held. If the L.E.A. is not selected as the representative, this contract shall automatically terminate at expiration date. Cost of such election shall be the responsibility of the challenging party. The challenging party must deposit a bond of $1,500.00 with the Board of Education prior to the election date to cover all expenses.