1. (a) This section does not apply to a written agreement if:

   1. (1) an ordinance or resolution of the unit; or

   2. (2) a provision in the written agreement between the unit and employee organization;

      establishes a procedure for resolution of an impasse in negotiations through mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution.

2. (b) If the parties are unable to reach an agreement in the negotiations within one (1) year after the date that the written agreement expires, the matter shall be submitted to nonbinding mediation. The written agreement must specify the following:

   1. (1) The manner in which parties select a mediator. The parties may select a mediator through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, or some other organization or method.
   2. (2) The manner and extent to which the parties share the costs of the mediation.

As added by P.L.126-2019, SEC.1.