EMPLOYER ADOPTION/ENFORCEMENT OF UNREASONABLE RULE – In General

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The MMBA grants local public agencies authority to adopt reasonable rules concerning union recognition, elections, and specified other topics, “after consultation in good faith with representatives of a recognized employee organization or organizations.” (MMBA, § 3507, subd. (a).) However, such rules and regulations may not undercut or frustrate the MMBA’s policies and purposes. (International Federation of Prof. & Technical Engineers v. City & County of San Francisco (2000) 79 Cal.App.4th 1300, 1306; Huntington Beach Police Officers’ Assn. v. City of Huntington Beach (1976) 58 Cal.App.3d 492, 500-502.)