1. A. Review of Petition.

   1. (1) On receipt of the unit clarification petition, the Executive Director or designee shall advise the parties that the determination may be based on the investigation, without the need for a hearing.
   2. (2) The Executive Director or designee shall review the petition and any supporting materials and related cases. The Executive Director or designee shall ensure that there are no fatal defects on the face of the petition and that the requested changes and the reasons are sufficiently described.
2. B. If it appears that a question concerning representation exists, or if for any other reason it appears that the case would ultimately be dismissed, the Executive Director or designee shall advise the petitioner and a withdrawal request shall be solicited. If a withdrawal is not received, the Board shall issue a decision and order dismissing the petition.

Authority: State Government Article, §22-306(e), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)

Regulation .01 under State Higher Education Labor Relations Board, Procedures Governing Employee Information repealed and new Regulations .01—.05 under Public Employee Relations Board, Petitions for Unit Clarification adopted effective May 13, 2024 (51:9 Md. R. 414)