City of Lewiston v. Lewiston Educational Directors

WATHEN, Justice.

The Superior Court (Androscoggin County) reported this matter to the Law Court on an agreed statement of facts pursuant to M.R.Civ.P. 72(b). At issue is the validity of a provision of the Lewiston City Charter that requires City Council approval of a collective bargaining agreement between the Lewiston School Committee and five persons employed as directors of education. The City of Lewiston seeks a declaration that the collective bargaining agreement is void due to the absence of City Council approval. We conclude that the charter provision is invalid and direct the entry of…