What action must the PBA take before changing the regular PBA dues structure?

• A. File a civil suit
• B. Notify PBSO in writing
• C. Obtain sheriff approval
• D. Hold a member vote

Answer: (B)

Changing the dues structure hinges on how dues are collected and coordinated with your employer. Because payroll deductions for members come through the PBSO, the PBA must provide formal written notice to PBSO before any change is made. This notice allows PBSO to adjust payroll records accurately, ensures the change complies with policies and any applicable agreements, and keeps the process transparent for all members.

Filing a civil suit isn’t part of the procedure for altering dues. Sheriff approval isn’t typically required to revise how dues are structured, since that authority lies with the union and the employer through established processes. Holding a member vote may be part of internal governance, but it doesn’t fulfill the formal notice requirement needed before implementing changes.