Liberty Lake, Decision 13624-A (PECB, 2023)
STATE OF WASHINGTON
BEFORE THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION
| In the matter of the petition of: LIBERTY LAKE POLICE GUILD Involving certain employees of: CITY OF LIBERTY LAKE |
CASE 135957-E-22 DECISION 13624-A - PECB FINAL CERTIFICATION |
Mark Holthaus, Representative, for the Liberty lake Police Guild.
Damon Simmons, Chief of Police, for the City of Liberty Lake.
Larry Kroetch, Secretary-Treasurer, for Teamsters Local 690.
On October 10, 2022, the Liberty Lake Police Guild filed a petition to represent certain employees of the City of Liberty Lake. After an investigation, the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) determined that an election could be conducted and reserved the eligibility challenges for a subsequent determination. The tally indicated that the Liberty Lake Police Guild was entitled to certification and the eligibility issues did not affect the outcome of the election. PERC issued an interim certification in City of Liberty Lake, Decision 13624 (PECB, 2023) and conducted further proceedings to resolve the eligibility challenges.
Prior to a ruling, the parties resolved their differences. PERC has reviewed the parties’ resolution and determined that the resulting bargaining unit is appropriate under the statute. No further proceedings are necessary.
ORDER
1. This will stand as the final certification in this representation proceeding and the bargaining unit description will be modified as follows:
All full-time and regular part-time uniformed officers of the City of Liberty Lake, excluding the Chief of Police, Lieutenants, confidential employees, and all other employees.
2. The above-captioned matter is CLOSED.
ISSUED at Olympia, Washington, this 8th day of February, 2023.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION
Michael P. Sellars, Executive Director