§7104 Federal Labor Relations Authority

Summary

Creates a three-member Federal Labor Relations Authority. No more than two members may be from the same political party. Members may not hold other federal offices. The President appoints members with Senate approval and can remove them only after notice and a hearing and only for inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance. The President names one member as Chair to run the Authority. Members serve five-year terms; replacements fill the unexpired term and stay until a successor takes office or until the last day of the next Congress. Vacancies do not stop the Authority from acting. The Authority must send one annual report to the President for Congress listing cases and decisions. The President also appoints a General Counsel for five years with Senate approval and may remove the General Counsel at any time. The General Counsel may not hold another federal office. The General Counsel can investigate alleged unfair labor practices, file and prosecute complaints, exercise powers the Authority gives, and supervise all staff in the General Counsel’s office, including regional employees.