Common use of Consultation and Prior Notice Clause in Contracts

Consultation and Prior Notice. ‌ A. The College shall establish a process for consultation and discussion with faculty members selected by the College prior to the development of any RIF plan. This consultative process will include discussion of the potential need for reductions, the types of budget reductions contemplated, revenue enhancements considered, and other considerations germane to the need for reduction in force. Such discussion shall be structured in a way that: 1. provides appropriate data and other information used in the determination of the need for reductions, 2. is open to constructive suggestions, and 3. concludes with the development of recommendations of alternatives for the College to consider. Such recommendations will be based on delineated criteria agreed to by the participants, the College strategic plan, and the faculty’s interest in protecting full-time positions. The academic integrity of College programs and course offerings will be a primary consideration in the analysis of alternatives. B. Whenever the College determines that a layoff may be necessary, but at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to its implementation, the College shall schedule a meeting with FAMAT to discuss possible alternative actions. The College shall provide to the Association President and FAMAT a written summary of the circumstances giving cause(s) for the layoff(s). The College shall schedule an additional meeting with FAMAT to discuss implementation procedures and develop appropriate recommendations. C. If there is to be a reduction in force at the College involving layoff of full- time members (more than one or the equivalent of one or more in workload reductions), the College will, in consultation with the RCCEA and FAMAT, maintain the subsequent annual general fund budget for adjunct faculty positions at an amount no higher than the increase needed to provide for any negotiated adjunct salary increase. D. Following the 30-day FAMAT review period, affected members shall be fully informed in writing by the College about the proposed layoffs and the extent of their rights. Members may submit alternative proposals to the appropriate Xxxx. 1. Members to be laid off as a result of organizational or technological changes shall be given notice one hundred eighty (180) calendar days prior to the time the layoff is to occur. 2. Members to be laid off as a result of declining enrollment or program elimination shall not be laid off until the end of the term in which the declining enrollment or program elimination occurs. In any event, the laid-off member shall be given no less than forty-five

Consultation and Prior Notice. ‌ A. The College shall establish a process for consultation and discussion with faculty members selected by the College prior to the development of any RIF plan. This consultative process will include discussion of the potential need for reductions, the types of budget reductions contemplated, revenue enhancements considered, and other considerations germane to the need for reduction in force. Such discussion shall be structured in a way that: 1. provides appropriate data and other information used in the determination of the need for reductions, 2. is open to constructive suggestions, and 3. concludes with the development of recommendations of alternatives for the College to consider. Such recommendations will be based on delineated criteria agreed to by the participants, the College strategic plan, and the faculty’s interest in protecting full-time positions. The academic integrity of College programs and course offerings will be a primary consideration in the analysis of alternatives. B. Whenever the College determines that a layoff may be necessary, but at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to its implementation, the College shall schedule a meeting with FAMAT to discuss possible alternative actions. The College shall provide to the Association President and FAMAT a written summary of the circumstances giving cause(s) for the layoff(s). The College shall schedule an additional meeting with FAMAT to discuss implementation procedures and develop appropriate recommendations. C. If there is to be a reduction in force at the College involving layoff of full- time members (more than one or the equivalent of one or more in workload reductions), the College will, in consultation with the RCCEA and FAMAT, maintain the subsequent annual general fund budget for adjunct faculty positions at an amount no higher than the increase needed to provide for any negotiated adjunct salary increase. D. Following the 30-day FAMAT review period, affected members shall be fully informed in writing by the College about the proposed layoffs and the extent of their rights. Members may submit alternative proposals to the appropriate Xxxx. 1. Members to be laid off as a result of organizational or technological changes shall be given notice one hundred eighty (180) calendar days prior to the time the layoff is to occur. 2. Members to be laid off as a result of declining enrollment or program elimination shall not be laid off until the end of the term in which the declining enrollment or program elimination occurs. In any event, the laid-off member shall be given no less than forty-five

Consultation and Prior Notice. ‌ A. 1. The College shall establish a process for consultation and discussion with faculty members selected by the College President prior to the development of any RIF plan. This consultative process will include discussion of the potential need for reductions, the types of budget reductions contemplated, revenue enhancements considered, and other considerations germane to the need for reduction in force. Such discussion shall be structured in a way that: 1. a. provides appropriate data and other information used in the determination of the need for reductions, 2. b. is open to constructive suggestions, and 3. c. concludes with the development of recommendations of alternatives for the College to consider. Such recommendations will be based on delineated criteria agreed to by the participants, the College strategic plan, and the faculty’s interest in protecting full-time positions. The academic integrity of College programs and course offerings will be a primary consideration in the analysis of alternatives. B. 2. Whenever the College determines that a layoff may be necessary, but at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to its implementation, the College shall schedule a meeting with FAMAT to discuss possible alternative actions. The College shall provide to the Association President and FAMAT a written summary of the circumstances giving cause(s) for the layoff(s). The College shall schedule an additional meeting with FAMAT to discuss implementation procedures and develop appropriate recommendations. C. 3. If there is to be a reduction in force at the College involving layoff of full- time members (more than one or the equivalent of one or more in workload reductions), the College will, in consultation with the RCCEA and FAMAT, maintain the subsequent annual general fund budget for adjunct faculty positions at an amount no higher than the increase needed to provide for any negotiated adjunct salary increase. D. 4. Following the 30-day FAMAT review period, affected members shall be fully informed in writing by the College about the proposed layoffs and the extent of their rights. Members may submit alternative proposals to the appropriate Xxxx. 1. a. Members to be laid off as a result of organizational or technological changes shall be given notice one hundred eighty (180) calendar days prior to the time the layoff is to occur. 2. b. Members to be laid off as a result of declining enrollment or program elimination shall not be laid off until the end of the term in which the declining enrollment or program elimination occurs. In any event, the laid-off member shall be given no less than forty-five