Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in section 15 of this chapter, this chapter does not apply to an employer with a population of less than seven thousand (7,000).

     (b) This chapter does not apply to an employer that has adopted by:

Terms Used In Indiana Code 36-8-22-7

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • employee: means a full-time employee of a police or fire department. See Indiana Code 36-8-22-2
  • employee organization: means an organization:

    Indiana Code 36-8-22-3

  • employer: means a unit. See Indiana Code 36-8-22-4
  • Population: has the meaning set forth in Ind. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(1) ordinance;

(2) resolution;

(3) amendment; or

(4) executive order;

provisions and procedures that permit an employee to form, join, or assist an employee organization to bargain collectively.

     (c) For:

(1) a collective bargaining agreement; or

(2) a memorandum of understanding;

entered into between an employer and an employee organization or a recognized representative before January 1, 2008, this chapter may not be construed to annul, modify, or limit the agreement or memorandum during the term of the agreement or memorandum.

As added by P.L.48-2007, SEC.1.