(A) The appropriateness of the bargaining unit will be investigated and determined by the Board.
(B) Appropriate bargaining units shall be established on the basis of occupational groups or a clear and identifiable community of interest in employment terms, employment conditions, and related personnel matters among the employees involved. Occupational groups shall generally be identified as blue collar, secretarial clerical, technical, paraprofessional, professional, corrections, firefighters, and police officers. Department, craft, or trade designations other than as specified above shall not determine bargaining units. The parties, by mutual agreement and approval of the Board, may further consolidate occupational groups.
(C) The essential factors in determining appropriate bargaining units shall include the principles of efficient administration of government, the history of collective bargaining, and the assurance to employees of their rights guaranteed by the ordinance.
(D) A bargaining unit shall not include both professional and non-professional city employees nor shall it include supervisors, or confidential employees.
('74 Code, § 2-2-8) (Ord. 153-1971; Am. Ord. 69-1973; Am. Ord. 4-1977; Am. Ord. 2020-045; Am. Ord. 2021-019)