Sec. 13A-104. Arbitration Proceedings
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 13A-104 (2026)
Sec. 13A-104. Arbitration ProceedingsLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as otherwise provided for in Division 1 of this Subtitle, the parties to a dispute relating to:
(1)
Representation matters (Sections 13A-105, 13A-106 and 13A-107);
(2)
Unfair labor practices and negotiability disputes (Sections 13A-110, 13A-113, 13A-114, and 13A-115); and
(3)
Impasse disputes (Sections 13A-111, 13A-111.01 and 13A-112) may submit the matter to arbitration.
(b)
Powers and duties of arbitrator. Unless otherwise explicitly stated, the arbitrator presiding over any matter covered by Division 1 of this Subtitle may:
(1)
hold such hearings and make such inquiries as the arbitrator deems necessary to properly carry out the arbitrator's functions and powers;
(2)
administer oaths and affirmation;
(3)
examine witnesses and documents;
(4)
take testimony and receive evidence; and
(5)
compel attendance of witnesses and the production of documents by the issuance of subpoenas. However, the Arbitrator shall protect the confidentiality of documents so produced.
(c)
Arbitrator selection.
(1)
An arbitrator, who is a member of the National Academy of Arbitrators, may be selected by agreement of the parties. If the parties have agreed to an arbitrator but the arbitrator is unable to serve and there is not mutual agreement to an alternate arbitrator, then the process in subparagraph (2) below shall apply.
(2)
If the parties are unable to agree to an arbitrator, then the party requesting arbitration shall file with the American Arbitration Association or the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service a written request for a panel of nine arbitrators who are members of the National Academy of Arbitrators. If the parties are unable to agree to an arbitrator from the panel submitted, the parties, beginning with the party requesting arbitration, will alternately strike panel members until there is only one member remaining. The sole remaining panel member shall arbitrate the dispute.
(d)
Hearings. Arbitration hearings shall be conducted in Prince George's County, Maryland unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties. The arbitrator shall designate a time and place for the hearing and notify the parties not less than 20 days before the hearing.
(e)
Rights at hearing. At the arbitration hearing, each party has the right to be heard, to present evidence material to the controversy, and to examine and cross-examine witnesses. Arbitrators are not bound by the technical rules of evidence.
(f)
Written decision. The arbitrator shall issue a written decision on the dispute within 30 days after declaring the record closed unless the parties otherwise agree in writing.
(g)
Costs shared. Each party shall bear its own expenses in connection with the arbitration proceedings. Except for cases involving representation matters, the parties shall share equally the cost of obtaining the panel as provided in subparagraph (c) of this Section and the fee and expenses of the arbitrator.