Negotiation Time Limits. 1. Upon the request of either party, the negotiation meeting shall be recessed up to thirty (30) minutes or longer, if mutually agreed to by both parties, to permit the requesting party to caucus. 2. Bargaining sessions shall last a maximum of three (3) hours, unless otherwise mutually agreed by both parties. 3. Items under negotiation must be resolved to the mutual satisfaction of both parties, within forty-five (45) calendar days of the first scheduled meeting. However, if both parties agree, extensions of time for negotiations may be granted. If no agreement is reached, the Disagreement Procedure outlined in this document shall be implemented. 4. Any time limits established under this Article may be modified by mutual agreement of both parties.
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Samples: Negotiated Agreement, Negotiated Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement