AGREEMENT DISCUSSIONS Sample Clauses

The "Agreement Discussions" clause defines the parameters and status of any negotiations or communications that occur prior to the formal execution of a contract. Typically, this clause clarifies that preliminary discussions, proposals, or drafts do not create binding obligations until a final written agreement is signed by all parties. By doing so, it protects parties from being inadvertently bound by informal statements or negotiations, ensuring that only the finalized contract governs their relationship and reducing the risk of misunderstandings or premature commitments.
AGREEMENT DISCUSSIONS. ‌ a) The Company authorises and agrees to employees attending a single mass meeting annually, hosted by the Union, during normal working hours without loss of pay of not more than 3 hours duration to discuss the operation of the Agreement. Employees shall be released from work no earlier than 11.30am unless otherwise agreed by the Company. b) Travel to and from the meeting and the actual meeting time shall be covered by the 3 hours pay. c) The company will be provided with 30 days’ notice of the date and location of the meeting and the time employees will be required to leave site to attend the meeting. d) The company may elect to provide the Union with a list of all employees eligible to attend the paid meeting for the purposes of confirming attendance at the meeting at least 5 business days in advance of the meeting date. Where the company elects to provide the Union a list of all employees eligible to attend the paid meeting, the Union shall provide a completed list of attendees to the company within 5 business days of the meeting date.
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  • Settlement Discussions This Agreement is part of a proposed settlement of matters that could otherwise be the subject of litigation among the Parties hereto. Nothing herein shall be deemed an admission of any kind. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Evidence 408 and any applicable state rules of evidence, this Agreement and all negotiations relating thereto shall not be admissible into evidence in any proceeding other than to prove the existence of this Agreement or in a proceeding to enforce the terms of this Agreement.

  • Mutual Discussions The Employer and the Union acknowledge the mutual benefits to be derived from dialogue between the parties and are prepared to discuss matters of common interest.

  • Informal Discussions Before a written grievance is submitted, informal discussions will take place between the aggrieved party, the principal or supervisor and Education Minnesota – OSSEO representative. Through these discussions the parties will attempt to resolve the problem. Subd. 2. Level I: If the grievance is not resolved through informal discussions, the aggrieved party may submit the grievance in writing to the principal or supervisor. A copy of such written grievance must simultaneously be filed with Human Resources. The Director, Human Resources will set a meeting date within five (5) days of receipt of the written grievance. The Director, Human Resources will give a written decision on the grievance to the parties involved within ten (10) days after the meeting. Subd. 3. Level II: In the event the grievance is not resolved in Level I, the decision rendered may be appealed to the superintendent of schools, provided such appeal is made in writing within five (5) days after receipt of the decision in Level I. If a grievance is properly appealed to the superintendent, the superintendent or designee will set a time to meet regarding the grievance within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the appeal. Within ten (10) days after the meeting, the superintendent or designee will issue a decision in writing to the parties involved. Subd. 4. Level III: In the event the grievance is not resolved in Level II, the decision rendered may be appealed to the School Board, provided such appeal is made in writing within five (5) days after receipt of the decision in Level II. If a grievance is properly appealed to the School Board, the School Board will set a time to hear the grievance within twenty (20) days after the receipt of the appeal. Within twenty (20) days after the meeting, the School Board will issue its decision in writing to the parties involved. At the option of the School Board, a committee or representative(s) of the School Board may be designated by the School Board to hear the appeal at this level and report its findings and recommendations to the School Board. The School Board will then render its decision.

  • Discussion Staff has reviewed the proposal relative to all relevant policies and advise that it is reasonably consistent with the intent of the MPS. Attachment B provides an evaluation of the proposed development agreement in relation to the relevant MPS policies.

  • Informal Discussion If an employee has a problem relating to a work situation, the employee is encouraged to request a meeting with his or her immediate supervisor to discuss the problem in an effort to clarify the issue and to work cooperatively towards settlement.