4 NYCRR 205.15

Board certification

cause to be conducted an investigation to ascertain if a voluntary resolution of the contract

negotiations between the parties cannot be effected. In the course of such investigation, the

director of conciliation may direct the parties to conduct further negotiations, with or without

mediation. In such event, no new petition requesting arbitration need be filed.

negotiations between the parties cannot be effected, the director of conciliation shall convey such

conclusion to the board, together with a recommendation that the dispute be referred to a public

arbitration panel. The parties shall be notified, in writing, of the recommendation of the director

of conciliation. The respondent shall have an opportunity to object to the recommendation, in

writing, within three days after receipt of the notice of the recommendation.

negotiations between the parties cannot be effected and shall refer the dispute to the designated

public arbitration panel, subject, however, to the conditions set forth in section 205.17(d) of this

Part. In reaching its determination, the board may conduct or direct such additional investigation,

including hearings, as it deems advisable and proper, and may direct the parties to conduct

further negotiations, with or without mediation.