Government Code section 3543.7

The duty to meet and negotiate in good faith requires the parties to begin negotiations prior to the adoption of the final budget for the ensuing year sufficiently in advance of such adoption date so that there is adequate time for agreement to be reached, or for the resolution of an impasse.

Source: Section 3543.7, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=3543.7. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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§ 3543.7’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/government_code_section_3543.7

Original Source: Section 3543.7, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=GOV§ionNum=3543.7. (last accessed May 12, 2025).