Obligation to bargain in good faith.
Denver City Charter, art. IX, § 9.8.5
in effect§ 9.8.5 - Obligation to bargain in good faith.
(A) It shall be the obligation of the Corporate Authorities to meet and bargain in good faith with the representatives of the bargaining agent at all reasonable times and places. This obligation shall include the duty to cause any agreements to be reduced to a written contract and executed in a timely manner. Any such contract shall be for a term of not less than one (1) year nor more than three (3) years, notwithstanding the provisions of Article VII of this Charter relating to Budget and Finance. All collective bargaining agreements shall be effective on a January 1 date and shall terminate on a December 31 date.
(B) It shall be the obligation of the bargaining agent to meet and bargain collectively in good faith with the Corporate Authorities at all reasonable times and places. This obligation shall include the duty to cause any agreements to be reduced to a written contract and executed in a timely manner.
(Charter 1960, C5.82-5; added March 20, 1995)
Source: City and County of Denver, Revised Municipal Code and Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/co/denver/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITIHORU_SUBTITLE_BCH_ARTIXEM_PT8COBAPO_S9.8.5OBBAGOFAFetched: 10/27/2026