Common use of Commencement of Negotiations Clause in Contracts

Commencement of Negotiations. Unless mutually agreed otherwise, on or about October 15, but not later than December 15 of the contract year in which specific elements of the Agreement expire (i.e., salary, health and welfare benefits, calendar), the Association shall present to the Board during a public session, in writing, all new proposals regarding items that are to be negotiated for the successor Agreement. The Board shall present its proposals for the successor Agreement no later than the first Board meeting following presentation of the Association proposal. Dates may be modified by mutual agreement.

Commencement of Negotiations. Unless mutually agreed otherwise, on or about October February 15, but not later than December April 15 of the contract year in which specific elements of the Agreement expire (i.e., salary, health and welfare benefits, calendar), the Association shall present to the Board during a public session, in writing, all new proposals regarding items that are to be negotiated for the successor Agreement. The Board shall present its proposals for the successor Agreement no later than the first Board meeting following presentation of the Association proposal. Dates may be modified by mutual agreement.