PURPOSE: This rule describes who may file a petition for Amendment of Certification and the contents of the petition.

1. (1) The certified representative or the public employer may file a petition for Amendment of Certification. Petitioner seeks an amendment to reflect changed circumstances (such as merger or affiliation) in a unit covered by a certification and where no question concerning representation exists.

2. (2) A petition for amendment, in addition to setting forth the information required by 8 CSR 40-2.030(1)(A) and (D)–(H), shall contain the following:

   1. (A) A description of the present certified bargaining unit and the date of the certification;
   2. (B) The proposed amendment of the certification; and
   3. (C) A statement by petitioner setting forth reasons as to why amendment is requested.

AUTHORITY: section 295.070, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed May 3, 1999, effective Nov. 30, 1999.

*Original authority 295.070, RSMo 1947.