Common use of Negotiating Team Clause in Contracts

Negotiating Team. A. The Board of Education shall designate four (4) representatives who will meet with four (4) representatives designated by the Association for the purpose of discussing and reaching agreements. All negotiations shall be conducted exclusively between said teams. While no final agreement shall be executed without ratification by the Association and adoption by the Board, the negotiating teams will have the authority to make proposals, consider proposals, and determine items acceptable to both parties involved in negotiations. B. Up to four (4) consultants may be used by each of the parties in any of the negotiations meetings in an advisory capacity. Consultants will be permitted to enter into discussions and engage in negotiations. C. The expense of such consultants shall be borne by the party requesting or hiring them. D. Necessary clerical assistance may be provided if both parties agree, and if such is the case, the cost will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. E. News Releases and Public Statements Neither party shall issue a news release or public statement during the period of negotiations unless impasse is declared. Should either party to the negotiations issue a news release or public statement after impasse has been declared, the party will provide the other a written copy of the text of said news release or statement prior to it being made public.

Negotiating Team. A. The Board of Education shall designate four (4) representatives who will meet with four (4) representatives designated by the Association for the purpose of discussing and reaching agreements. All negotiations shall be conducted exclusively between said teams. While no final agreement shall be executed without ratification by the Association and adoption by the Board, the negotiating teams will have the authority to make proposals, consider proposals, and determine items acceptable to both parties involved in negotiations. B. Up to four (4) consultants may be used by each of the parties in any of the negotiations meetings in an advisory capacity. Consultants will be permitted to enter into discussions and engage in negotiations. C. The expense of such consultants shall be borne by the party requesting or hiring them. D. Necessary X. Xxxxxxxxx clerical assistance may be provided if both parties agree, and if such is the case, the cost will be shared equally by the Board and the Association. E. News Releases and Public Statements Neither party shall issue a news release or public statement during the period of negotiations unless impasse is declared. Should either party to the negotiations issue a news release or public statement after impasse has been declared, the party will provide the other a written copy of the text of said news release or statement prior to it being made public.