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<baltimore-city-law heading="§ 7-4 Referring complaints to third-party agency.">
  <section prefix="§" num="7-4" heading="Referring complaints to third-party agency.">
    <para num="(a)" heading="Complainant may refer.">In the event that a claim is made that an unfair labor practice has been committed by either the employer or employee organization, the complaining party shall file with an independent third party agency designated by the Labor Commissioner a verified complaint setting forth a detailed statement of the alleged unfair labor practice.</para>
    <para num="(b)" heading="Response.">The party complained of shall have the right to file an answer to the complaint within 5 days after service thereof.</para>
    <para num="(c)" heading="Agency’s options.">After investigation, such agency may:<para num="(1)">issue an order dismissing the complaint; or</para>
      <para num="(2)">order a further investigation or a hearing thereon at a designated time and place.</para>
    </para>
    <annotation type="Prior Codifications">City Code, 1976/83, art. 1, §131(4th par.)(1st - 3rd sens.)</annotation>
    <annotation type="History">Ord. 68-251</annotation>
  </section>
</baltimore-city-law>
