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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1965-023 CCR Member Tohn Leary introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 65 -23 RESOLUTION OPPOSING THE ADOPTION OF HOUSE FILE NUMBER 212 AND REJECTING THE GENERAL CONCEPT OF COMPULSORY ARBITRATION FOR THE RESOLUTION OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DISPUTES WHEREAS, there has been introduced into the House of Representatives of the State of Minnesota a bill for an act, designated House File #212, which would impose upon the political subdivisions of the State compulsory arbitration of disputes with their respective employees; and WHEREAS, the democratic form of government places control over public policy, taxation and expenditures in the hands of representatives freely elected by the citizens residing within the jurisdiction of the several governmental units; and WHEREAS, the concept of compulsory arbitration violates this control by removing from the jurisdiction of the elected representative the authority to determine policy regarding public employees, and places such authority in the hands of persons not responsible to the citizens of the governmental unit; and WHEREAS, in those instances where the result of compulsory arbitration would involve the expenditure of public funds, the raising of such funds would constitute taxation without representation and would be contrary to the American concept of justice and representative government: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Village Council of the Village of Brooklyn Center as follows: 1. The bill for an act designated House File #212 is actively opposed, both in its present form and fundamental concept, and all representatives of the people of the State of Minnesota are called upon to work against the passage of the bill. 2. Copies of this resolution shall be certified to the Governor of the State of Minnesota, the Chairman of the House Committee on Labor Management Relations, and the representatives of the Thirtieth Legislative District. March 1, 1965 Date Mayor ATTEST: Clerk RESOLUTION NO. 65 -23 The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Howard Heck and upon vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Gordon Erickson, Howard Heck, John Leary, Phil Cohen and Earl Simons and the following voted against the same: None; whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.