OK SB826

Extends the sunset date of the Public Employees Relations Board from July 1, 2012 to July 1, 2016

Increases the Board from three to five members with appointments from the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House, with specified representation from labor, municipalities, and impartial community representatives

Modifies the municipal arbitration process to allow parties to request arbitrator lists from either the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service or the Oklahoma Supreme Court (if a certified training program exists), and requires the district court chief judge to select the final arbitrator ballot

Establishes ethics requirements prohibiting Board members and arbitrators from serving within two years of or while working for labor unions or municipalities, and removes certain revenue sources from consideration during arbitration proceedings

Changes arbitration hearing procedures to require at least 45-90 days notice before commencement and allows the chief judge to resolve ballot disputes if parties cannot agree within specified timeframes