CA Gov't Code Section 110025

(a)

Consistent with Section 12300.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, the Statewide Authority shall meet and confer in good faith regarding matters within the scope of representation with representatives of recognized employee organizations and shall consider fully those presentations as are made by the employee organization on behalf of its members prior to arriving at a determination of policy or course of action.

(b)

The process should include adequate time for the resolution of impasses pursuant to any impasse resolution procedure set forth in this title.