This article shall apply to all meet and confer processes undertaken pursuant to the
Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, where either a recognized employee organization or the city,
through their respective representatives, propose changes in wages, hours, or any
other terms or conditions of employment. In an effort to avoid inherent conflicts
of interest, the principal representative negotiating on behalf of the city 1) shall
not be an employee of the city, 2) shall not be a member of any retirement system
providing a defined benefit to the member, and 3) shall have a demonstrated expertise
in negotiating labor and employment agreements on behalf of municipalities. The city
council shall designate one or more executive employees to be present during negotiations
and to assist the principal negotiator as the city council and/or principal negotiator
deem appropriate.
