NEGOTIATING PROCEDURE. Either the Union or the Board may initiate negotiations by letter of submission forwarded to the other party at any time during the twelve (12) month period prior to the expiration of the Agreement. Unless the parties agree to use the FMCS IBB process, the first negotiations session shall be for the purpose of exchanging proposals and determining any ground rules deemed necessary. At any negotiation session, either party may be represented by no more than five (5) representatives, exclusive of the Union’s field representative or the attorney for the Board.
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