New Bargaining Units and Exclusive Recognition

Prior to the expiration of one hundred and eighty

(180)days after the transfer date mentioned in § 10118 of this Chapter, government management officials shall entertain requests from qualified employee organizations pursuant to § 10108 of this Chapter and shall make determinations relative to the granting of exclusive recognition of employee organizations pursuant to § 10109 of this Chapter; provided that no bargaining unit or units which are determined appropriate shall come into existence until one hundred and eighty-one

(181)days after the transfer date mentioned in § 10118 of this Act; and further provided that exclusive recognition shall not be granted to any employee organization until the expiration of one hundred and eighty-one

(181)days from the transfer date mentioned in § 10118 of this Chapter.