Section 8.97.520. Answer to contract enforcement petition.

	(a)  Fifteen days from the receipt of a petition to enforce a collective bargaining agreement, the respondent may file an answer to the petition. The respondent's answer must admit or deny each of the allegations contained in the petition, unless the respondent does not have the information necessary to form a belief regarding the truth of the allegation. The answer may contain a plain statement of any explanation or defense.  
	(b)  If the respondent fails to file an answer within the time allowed, the labor relations agency will, in its discretion  
		(1) hold a hearing and issue a decision and order; or  
		(2) consider the lack of an answer to the petition as an admission and issue an appropriate order.  

Authorities

23.05.380;23.40.170;23.40.210;42.40.820;42.40.860

Notes

Authority

AS 23.05.380 AS 23.40.170 AS 23.40.210 AS 42.40.820 AS 42.40.860 ________________________

History

Eff. 7/22/93, Register 127