NEGOTIATION PROCEDURES. A. This Agreement incorporates the entire understanding of the parties on all issues which were or could have been the subject of negotiation. Nevertheless, because of the special nature of the public education process, it is likewise recognized that matters previously unforeseen or not negotiated may be negotiated by mutual consent of the parties. B. At least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, the parties will begin negotiations of a new agreement covering wages, hours, and conditions of employment of bargaining unit members employed by the Board. C. In any negotiations described in this Article, neither party shall have any control over the selection of the negotiating or bargaining representatives of the other party, and each party may select its representatives from within or outside the school district. No final agreement between the parties may be executed without ratification by a majority of the Board and by a majority of the membership of the Association, but the parties mutually pledge that representatives selected by each shall be clothed with all necessary power and authority to make proposals, consider proposals, and make concessions in the course of negotiations or bargaining, subject only to such ultimate ratification. D. If the parties fail to reach an agreement in any such negotiations, either party may invoke the mediation machinery of MERC or take any other lawful measures it may deem appropriate.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Master Agreement, Master Agreement
NEGOTIATION PROCEDURES. A. This It is understood that matters not specifically covered by this Agreement incorporates the entire understanding but of common concern to the parties on all issues which were or could have been shall be subject to negotiation between them from time to time during the subject period of negotiation. Nevertheless, because of the special nature of the public education process, it is likewise recognized that matters previously unforeseen or not negotiated may be negotiated by this Agreement upon mutual consent of the partiesBoard and the Association. The parties undertake to cooperate in arranging meetings, selecting representatives for such discussions, furnishing necessary information, and otherwise constructively considering and resolving any such matters.
B. At least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the expiration of this AgreementNegotiations shall be started no later than March 1, unless a different date is mutually agreed upon by the parties will begin negotiations of a new agreement covering wages, hours, and conditions of employment of bargaining unit members employed by the Boardhereto.
C. In any negotiations described in this Articlearticle, neither party shall have any control over the selection of the negotiating or bargaining representatives of the other party, party and each party may select its representatives from within or outside without the school district. No It is recognized that no final agreement between the parties may be executed without ratification by a majority of the Board membership of the Association and by a majority of the membership of the AssociationBoard, but the parties mutually pledge that representatives selected by each shall be clothed with all necessary power and authority to make proposals, consider proposals, and make concessions in the course of negotiations or bargaining, subject only to such ultimate ratification.
D. If the parties fail to reach an agreement in any such negotiations, either party may invoke the mediation machinery of MERC or take any other lawful measures it may deem appropriate.
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Samples: Master Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Master Agreement
NEGOTIATION PROCEDURES. A. This It is understood that matters not specifically covered by this Agreement incorporates the entire understanding but of common concern to the parties on all issues which were or could have been shall be subject to negotiation between them from time to time during the subject period of negotiation. Nevertheless, because of the special nature of the public education process, it is likewise recognized that matters previously unforeseen or not negotiated may be negotiated by this Agreement upon mutual consent of the partiesBoard and the Association. The parties undertake to cooperate in arranging meetings, selecting representatives for such discussions, furnishing necessary information, and otherwise constructively considering and resolving any such matters.
B. At least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the expiration of this AgreementNegotiations shall be started no later than March 1, 2008 unless a different date is mutually agreed upon by the parties will begin negotiations of a new agreement covering wages, hours, and conditions of employment of bargaining unit members employed by the Boardhereto.
C. In any negotiations described in this Articlearticle, neither party shall have any control over the selection of the negotiating or bargaining representatives of the other party, party and each party may select its representatives from within or outside without the school district. No It is recognized that no final agreement between the parties may be executed without ratification by a majority of the Board membership of the Association and by a majority of the membership of the AssociationBoard, but the parties mutually pledge that representatives selected by each shall be clothed with all necessary power and authority to make proposals, consider proposals, and make concessions in the course of negotiations or bargaining, subject only to such ultimate ratification.
D. If the parties fail to reach an agreement in any such negotiations, either party may invoke the mediation machinery of MERC or take any other lawful measures it may deem appropriate.
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Samples: Extension Agreement, Master Agreement
NEGOTIATION PROCEDURES. A. This Agreement incorporates the entire understanding of the parties on all issues which were or could have been the subject of negotiation. Nevertheless, because of the special nature of the public education process, it is likewise recognized that matters previously unforeseen or not negotiated may be negotiated by mutual consent of the parties.
B. At least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, the parties will begin negotiations of a new agreement covering wages, hours, and conditions of employment of bargaining unit members employed by the Board.
C. In any negotiations described in this Article, neither party shall have any control over the selection of the negotiating or bargaining representatives of the other party, and each party may select its representatives from within or outside the school district. No final agreement between the parties may be executed without ratification by a majority of the Board and by a majority of the membership of the Association, but the parties mutually pledge that those representatives selected by each shall be clothed with all necessary power and authority to make proposals, consider proposals, and make concessions in the course of negotiations or bargaining, subject only to such ultimate ratification.
D. If the parties fail to reach an agreement in any such negotiations, either party may invoke the mediation machinery of MERC or take any other lawful measures it may deem appropriate.
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Samples: Master Agreement
NEGOTIATION PROCEDURES. A. This It is contemplated that matters not specifically covered by this Agreement incorporates the entire understanding but of common concern to the parties on all issues which were or could have been shall be subject to professional negotiations between them from time to time during the subject period of negotiation. Nevertheless, because of this Agreement upon request by either party to the special nature of other with the public education process, it is likewise recognized that matters previously unforeseen or not negotiated may be negotiated by mutual consent of the partiessecond part. The parties undertake to cooperate in arranging meetings, selecting representatives for such discussions, furnishing necessary information and otherwise constructively considering and resolving any such matters.
B. At least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, the parties will likewise begin negotiations of for a new agreement covering wages, hours, and conditions of employment of bargaining unit members employed by the Boardagreement.
C. In any negotiations described in this Article, neither party shall have any control over the selection of the negotiating or bargaining representatives of the other party, and each party may select its representatives from within or outside the school district. No It is recognized that no final agreement between the parties may be executed without ratification by a majority of the Board of Education and by a majority of the membership of those voting in the Association, but the parties mutually pledge that representatives selected by each shall be clothed with all necessary power and authority to make proposals, consider proposals, and make concessions in the course of negotiations or bargaining, bargaining subject only to such ultimate ratification.
D. If the parties fail to reach an agreement in any such negotiationsnegotiation, either party may invoke the mediation machinery service of MERC or take any other lawful measures it may deem appropriatethe Michigan Employment Relations Commission.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
NEGOTIATION PROCEDURES. A. This Agreement incorporates the entire understanding of the parties on all issues which were or could have been the subject of negotiation. Nevertheless, because of the special nature of the public education process, it is likewise recognized that matters previously unforeseen or not negotiated may be negotiated by mutual consent of the parties.
B. At least ninety (90) calendar days prior to the expiration of this Agreement, the parties will begin negotiations of a new agreement covering wages, hours, and conditions of employment of bargaining unit members employed by the Board.
C. In any negotiations described in this Article, neither party shall have any control over the selection of the negotiating or bargaining representatives of the other party, party and each party may select its representatives from within or outside the school district. No final agreement between the parties may be executed without ratification by a majority of the Board and by a majority of the membership of the Association, but the parties mutually pledge that representatives selected by each shall be clothed with all necessary power and authority to make proposals, consider proposals, and make concessions in the course of negotiations or bargaining, subject only to such ultimate ratification.
D. If the parties fail to reach an agreement in any such negotiations, either party may invoke the mediation machinery of MERC or take any other lawful measures it may deem appropriate.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement