Common use of Initiating Meetings Clause in Contracts

Initiating Meetings. A written request for negotiations shall be made by either party, not more than ninety (90) days and not less than sixty (60) days prior to the expiration date of this Agreement. A meeting date shall be set no later than fifteen (15) days after receipt of the request unless both parties agree to a later date. The request shall be presented to the Superintendent or Association President according to whom is the requesting party. All proposals from both parties shall be presented in writing at the opening session. A listing of items is not acceptable for purposes of this Section. No new items may be added after the original presentations, without mutual consent of the parties.