1. (a) A firefighter has the right to be represented in any meeting under section 4 of this chapter by either or both of the following of the firefighter's own choosing and at the firefighter's own expense:

   1. (1) Legal counsel.
   2. (2) A labor organization representative or other representative.
2. (b) Nothing in this chapter prohibits a firefighter from waiving the firefighter's right of representation under this chapter.

As added by P.L.140-2017, SEC.1.