PERC: Public Employees Relations Commission

Two questions that were asked yesterday had to do with PERC (the Public Employees Relations Commission) and I thought it best to answer those here.

How does PERC operate?
That can best be answered by directing you to the PERC website at http://perc.myflorida.com/.

In our current position of impasse, this applies: "The Commission has an Impasse and mediation coordinator who oversees and orchestrates federally provided mediators and private employed arbitrators to resolve impasses in labor negotiations." More information on the impasse process can be found at Section 447.403 through 447.407, Florida Statutes (2007) and Florida Administrative Code Rule 60CC-3.003-3.008.

Who makes up the current PERC Board?
Pursuant to Chapter 447, Part II, Florida Statutes, the Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) consists of three commissioners appointed by the governor for over lapping terms of four years, subject to Senate confirmation. One of the commissioner positions is designated as Chair. The Chair of PERC serves as chief executive and administrative officer of the agency.

Members of the Commission
Chair Stephanie Williams Ray
Commissioner Charles H. Kossuth Jr.
Commissioner Jessica E. Varn

Information about each Commissioner can be found by visiting the PERC website and following the links.