For the purposes of this article, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
Bargaining Unit. A bargaining unit of public employees established pursuant to HRS § 89-6.
Collective Bargaining. Has the same meaning as defined in HRS § 89-2.
Committee. A standing committee, special committee, or committee of the whole of the council. The term does not include a council-established committee, the membership of which includes persons who are not councilmembers.
Committee Meeting. A regular or special meeting of a committee.
Cost Items. Has the same meaning as defined in HRS § 89-2.
Council Meeting. A regular or special meeting of the council.
Exclusive Representative. Has the same meaning as defined in HRS § 89-2.
Impasse. Has the same meaning as defined in HRS § 89-2.
Ongoing Collective Bargaining. The collective bargaining negotiation and impasse resolution process undertaken before the public employers and exclusive representative of a bargaining unit enter into a written agreement on wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.
Public Employer. Has the same meaning as defined in HRS § 89-2.
(1990 Code, Ch. 4, Art. 7, § 4-7.1) (Added by Ord. 98-49)