Note: This version of section amended by P.L.219-2015, SEC.5, effective 7-1-2015. See also preceding version of this section amended by P.L.239-2015, SEC.10, effective 5-7-2015.

Sec. 18. (a) Either party may appeal the decision of the factfinder under IC 20-29-6-15.1 . The appeal must be filed not later than thirty (30) days after receiving the factfinder's decision.

1. (b) The board's decision must be restricted to only those items permitted to be bargained and included in the collective bargaining agreement under section 4 of this chapter and must not put the employer in a position of deficit financing, as defined in IC 20-29-2-6 . The board's decision may not impose terms beyond those proposed by the parties in their last, best offers.
2. (c) The board must rule on the appeal within sixty (60) days after receipt of notice of appeal.

As added by P.L.48-2011, SEC.25. Amended by P.L.6-2012, SEC.140; P.L.219-2015, SEC.5.