§ 94-112. Statement of policy.

It is declared that the public policy of the county and the purpose of this article is to provide implementation of Fla. Const. art. I, § 6, with respect to public employees, and to promote harmonious and cooperative relationships between government and its employees, both collectively and individually, and to protect the public by assuring, at all times, the orderly and uninterrupted operations and functions of government. It is the intent of the board of county commissioners that nothing in this article shall be construed to either encourage or discourage organization of public employees. These policies are best effectuated by:

(1)

Granting to public employees the right of organization and representation;

(2)

Requiring the public employer to negotiate with bargaining agents duly certified to represent public employees;

(3)

Requiring the constitutional officers and special districts, or the duly authorized designees of any of them, to negotiate with bargaining agents duly certified to represent public employees, pursuant to the provisions of this article;

(4)

Creating a public employees relations commission to assist in resolving disputes between public employees and public employers; and

(5)

Recognizing the constitutional prohibition against strikes by public employees and providing remedies for violations of such prohibition.

(Ord. No. 76-20, § 1.001, 9-28-76; Ord. No. 80-9, § 1, 3-18-80)

State law reference

Similar provisions, F.S. § 447.201.