Sec.7-471-37. Declaratory ruling; form of petition

Whenever there is a substantial and immediate threat to rights protected by the Municipal Employee Relations Act a person or organization may request a declaratory ruling by the board with respect to the applicability to such person or organization of any statute, regulation, or order enforced, administered or promulgated by the board in the following form:

(a) A petition stating the factual background of the issue must be in writing and sent to the board by mail or delivered in person during normal business hours.

(b) The petition shall be signed by a person or representative of an organization in whose behalf the inquiry is made and shall state the address of such person or organization and the name and address of the petitioner's attorney, if applicable.

(c) A petitioner shall send a copy of the petition by registered or certified mail to any person or organization that may be immediately affected by the petition. The petition shall state the persons or organizations so notified. If the petitioner is in doubt as to who should be notified it may apply to the board for an order of notice.

(d) The petition shall state clearly and concisely the substance and nature of the request. It shall identify the statute, regulation or order concerning which the request is made and shall identify the particular aspect thereof to which the question or applicability is directed.

(e) The petition shall state the position of the petitioner with respect to the question of applicability.

(f) The petition or brief attached thereto may include an argument in support of the position of the petitioner with such legal citation as may be appropriate.

(Effective May 7, 1980)