2006 Michigan Compiled Laws - Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.235 Selection and designation of impartial arbitrator or chairman of arbitration panel; Michigan employment relations commission panel of arbitrators; appointment, terms, qualifications, and removal of members.

Sec. 5.

(1) Within 7 days of a request from 1 or both parties, the employment relations commission shall select from its panel of arbitrators, as provided in subsection (2), 3 persons as nominees for impartial arbitrator or chairman of the arbitration panel. Within 5 days after the selection each party may peremptorily strike the name of 1 of the nominees. Within 7 days after this 5-day period, the commission shall designate 1 of the remaining nominees as the impartial arbitrator or chairman of the arbitration panel.

(2) The employment relations commission shall establish and appoint a panel of arbitrators, who shall be known as the Michigan employment relations commission panel of arbitrators. The commission shall appoint members for indefinite terms. Members shall be impartial, competent, and reputable citizens of the United States and residents of the state, and shall qualify by taking and subscribing the constitutional oath or affirmation of office. The commission may at any time appoint additional members to the panel of arbitrators, and may remove existing members without cause.

History: 1969, Act 312, Eff. Oct. 1, 1969 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 84, Imd. Eff. Apr. 17, 1976
Constitutionality: This act is clearly constitutional. Local 1277, Metropolitan Council No. 23, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO v. City of Center Line, 414 Mich. 642, 327 N.W.2d 822 (1982).
Popular Name: Act 312