10427. (Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 116, Sec. 260.)
(a)If a memorandum of understanding has expired, and the…#
(a) If a memorandum of understanding has expired, and the Governor or the Governor’s representative and the certified provider organization have not agreed to a new memorandum of understanding and have not reached an impasse in negotiations, subject to subdivision (b), the parties to the agreement shall continue to give effect to the provisions of the expired memorandum of understanding, including, but not limited to, all provisions that supersede existing law, any arbitration provisions, any no strike provisions, and any provisions covering membership dues consistent with Section 10426.5.
(b)If, after a reasonable period of time, the parties fail…#
(b) If, after a reasonable period of time, the parties fail to reach agreement, the parties may agree upon the appointment of a mediator mutually agreeable to the parties, or either party may declare that an impasse has been reached and request the board to appoint a mediator. When both parties mutually agree upon a mediator, costs of mediation shall be divided one-half to the state and one-half to the certified provider organization. A memorandum of understanding reached by means of mediation is subject to appropriation by the Legislature and necessary statutory revisions.