OAR 115-040-0005: Conciliation Service Fees

(1) When mediation concerns negotiations over the terms of a collective bargaining agreement, the Board will charge a fee for mediation services, subject to ORS 240.610. (2) When mediation concerns a grievance arising under a collective bargaining agreement, a local public employer and an exclusive representative each will be charged $250 per session. (3) When mediation concerns a pending unfair labor practice complaint, a local public employer and an exclusive representative each will be charged $250 per mediation session. (4) Training: Fees for training under ORS 240.610 shall be $2,500 for two-day training programs, $1,500 for one-day refresher training, and $700 for half-day training programs. The fees for facilitations and related travel time shall be $60 per hour. (5) Billing: For mediation services, parties will be billed when the first mediation session occurs. For training, parties will be billed when the training session occurs, with the employer and exclusive representative sharing equally the costs unless the parties agree otherwise.