Decision 0908E – Los Angeles Community College District (Watts)
LA-PN-116
Decision Date: October 24, 1991
Decision Type: PERB Decision
Perc Vol: 15
Perc Index: 22169
Decision Headnotes
1107.01000 – Exceptions; Responses to Exceptions; Standing; Extensions of Time/Late Filing/Waiver
No good cause to excuse late filing where incorrect address used and document was sent by regular U.S. mail one day before the final filing date. Even if correct address was used, document would have failed to arrive at PERB on the last day set for filing; p. 7.
1502.01000 – In General
Dismissal of public notice complaint after an answer is filed or informal conference is held does not constitute reversible error in the absence of showing that the complaint alleged a prima facie violation; p. 14. Even if district orally noticed the amended initial proposal, the requirements of EERA section 3547 are still satisfied; p. 15. EERA section 3547 does not prescribe an exact order for the presentation and adoption of proposals; p. 12.
1502.02000 – Initial Proposals
Public notice complaint dismissed where amended initial proposal and its attachments were on the agenda of two public meetings and there was an opportunity for public comment before the district adopted the amended initial proposal; pp. 12, 13-14. Even if district orally noticed the amended initial proposal, the requirements of EERA section 3547 are still satisfied; p. 15.
1502.05000 – Public Input
Reasonable time elapsed after notice of amended initial proposal and public comment where one month elapsed between notice on agenda and adoption of proposal; pp. 13-14. Five minute and three minute rule provide adequate time for public comment; p. 14. In determining what constitutes reasonable time, Board does not have a specific formula; p. 13.