Ground Rules for Midterm Bargaining Sample Clauses

Ground Rules for Midterm Bargaining. ‌ The following ground rules apply to traditional mid-term bargaining entered into as a result of changes initiated by either Party and any corresponding obligation to bargain over such changes under 5 USC Chapter 71. These ground rules are intended to supplement the procedure set forth in this Agreement and may only be changed by mutual consent. • Briefing Sessions. Either Party may request a briefing session to explore or explain the change and its impact on unit employees. This session may be scheduled in advance of the start of actual negotiations, or as a part of the time allotted for bargaining. • Arrangements. Negotiations will be held in a suitable meeting room provided by the Agency at a mutually agreed upon site. The Agency will furnish the Union negotiating team with a caucus room, such as a conference room or other private meeting space which is in close proximity to the negotiation room. • The Agency will provide the Union negotiating team with customary and routine office equipment, supplies, and services, including but not limited to computer(s) with Internet access, telephone(s), desks and/or tables and chairs, office supplies, and access to at least one printer and one photocopier. • The starting date and the daily schedule for negotiations will be established by the Chief Negotiators. • Alternates may substitute for committee members. Such alternates will be entrusted with the right to speak for and to bind the members for whom theysubstitute. • During negotiations, the Chief Negotiator for each Party will signify agreement on each section by initialing a printed copy of the agreed-upon section. The Chief Negotiator for each Party will retain his/her copies and will initial the other Party's copy. This will not preclude the Parties from reconsidering or revising an agreed-upon section prior to the completion of negotiations. However, it is understood that unless the Parties mutually agree to reconsider or revise a section that is already agreed upon, neither Party will require a change to be made without a compelling need to do so, such as to address an issue that could be detrimental to either employees ormanagement. • It is agreed that either team may request a caucus and may leave the negotiation room to caucus at a suitable site provided by the Agency. There is no limit on the number of caucuses which may be held, but each party will make every effort to restrict the number and length of caucuses. • The Agreement shall not be complete...