Common use of New or Changed Positions Clause in Contracts

New or Changed Positions. In the event of a change of duties of a position within the bargaining unit, or in the event that a new corrections or clerical position is created within the Sheriff’s Office, the Employer shall determine whether the new or changed position will be included in or excluded from the bargaining unit and shall so advise the OPBA in writing within thirty (30) calendar days. A change in classification title only, shall not affect the bargaining unit status of a position. If the OPBA disputes the Employer’s determination of bargaining unit status, the parties shall meet in an attempt to resolve their disagreement within seven (7) calendar days from the OPBA’s notification to the Employer. If the parties agree on the determination, it shall be implemented as agreed by the Employer and the OPBA and the parties shall file a joint petition with SERB to amend the certification. If the parties do not agree, the position shall be subject to challenge by the OPBA to the State Employment Relations Board pursuant to Chapter 4117 of the Ohio Revised Code and the SERB Rules and Regulations. This procedure shall not restrict the Employer’s right to fill the position during the period of appeal by the OPBA.