(1) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 shall engage in collective bargaining with local bargaining organizations of the employees of the university.\n(2) A public university listed in ORS 352.002 shall participate in a collective bargaining partnership with other public universities in this state for the purpose of engaging in collective bargaining with existing statewide bargaining organizations of the employees of the public university. The collective bargaining partnership shall be established by written agreement.\n(3) Subject to the authority of the Secretary of State to audit public accounts, a public university listed in ORS 352.002 may conduct an independent audit if the governing board of the public university considers the audit advisable. Subject to ORS 297.250, the independent audit is subject to the exclusive discretion and control of the university. The independent audit is subject to disclosure pursuant to ORS 192.311 to 192.478. [2013 c.768 §14; 2017 c.440 §21]
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