§ 23. Binding arbitration prohibited.

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Notwithstanding any other provisions of this charter, the city is prohibited from utilizing binding arbitration, or any other similar process which delegates the final decision making authority to an outside person or entity, in determining the appropriate compensation, wages, benefits, and/or any other conditions of employment for City of McAllen employees, including but not limited to police officers and/or firefighters. The city shall have the authority to use any appropriate non-binding alternative dispute resolution proceeding, but the final decision to accept and/or reject any recommendations resulting from such proceeding shall remain with the elected city officials of the City of McAllen.

(Amended, election of 11-3-2009)

                    
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