Section 180-13-35 - Fact-Finders Report It is the responsibility of the chair of the fact-finding panel to prepare and distribute a fact-finding report containing the fact finders' findings and recommendations.
1.Distribution; Due Date. The chair of the fact-finding panel shall submit a copy of the fact-finding report to each of the parties to the controversy and the original and one duplicate to the executive director not more than 30 calendar days after the termination of the hearing or after the panel's receipt of any post-hearing evidence or argument.2.Extension of Due Date. The 30-day limit for the distribution of the fact-finding report may be extended by the Maine Labor Relations Board or executive director only in extenuating circumstances if the chair of the fact-finding panel initiates the request for an extension at least 5 calendar days before the expiration of the 30-day period. The chair must confirm the request in writing and provide a copy to each party. The Board or executive director shall rule on the request, state whether or not the extension was granted and, if so, the length of the extension, and shall send a copy of the ruling and the request to the chair of the fact-finding panel and to each of the parties to the controversy.12- 180 C.M.R. ch. 13, § 35