a. Certification—If no objections are filed within the time set forth above, and if no run-off election is to be held, the board or its agent shall forthwith issue to the parties a certification of the results of the election, including certification of representative, where appropriate. All employee organizations shall be certified as of the last day of the election.

(Authorized by K.S.A. 44-823(d), K.S.A. 1977 Supp. 44-820(d); effective May 1, 1978.)