Section 110029 Of Chapter 4. Labor Relations From California Government Code >> Title 23. >> Chapter 4.

. (a) If, after a reasonable period of time, representatives of the Statewide Authority and the recognized employee organization fail to reach agreement, the dispute shall be referred to mediation before a mediator mutually agreeable to the parties. If the parties are unable to agree upon the mediator, either party may request the board to appoint a mediator in accordance with rules adopted by the board.
  (b) The costs of mediation shall be divided one-half to the Statewide Authority and one-half to the recognized employee organization or recognized employee organizations.