NEGOTIATIONS MEETING Clause Samples

The Negotiations Meeting clause establishes a formal requirement for the parties to meet and discuss issues, disputes, or terms related to the agreement. Typically, this clause outlines when and how such meetings should be convened, who should attend, and the process for attempting to resolve disagreements through direct dialogue before pursuing other remedies. Its core practical function is to encourage open communication and provide an opportunity for amicable resolution, potentially avoiding escalation to litigation or arbitration.
NEGOTIATIONS MEETING. Once negotiations begin, there shall be a negotiations session within seven (7) calendar days. The only exception to the aforementioned shall be in the case of hazardous weather or agreed upon mutually.
NEGOTIATIONS MEETING a. Insofar as possible, negotiating meetings shall be scheduled not to interfere with the educational program. Members of the involved committee or committees should be released in reasonable number and at reasonable times from school duties without loss of salary when negotiating meetings are scheduled during the day.
NEGOTIATIONS MEETING. The superintendent and/or other designated representatives shall meet at reasonable times with representatives of the Association for the purpose of affecting a free exchange of facts, opinions, proposals and counter proposals in a sincere effort to reach mutual understanding and agreement on all matters submitted for negotiations. All parties are obligated to deal openly and fairly with each other on all matters and to conduct such negotiations in good faith, but such obligation does not compel either party to agree to a proposal or require the making of a concession. a. Meetings shall not be held during the school day hours, unless agreed by both parties. b. Meetings will be held at the regularly designated site unless another is agreeable to the Board and the Association teams. c. At the beginning of each meeting, the time and date of the next shall be set. Each team’s recorder shall have this time and date initialed by the chair of the other team. d. Meeting length will be limited to three (3) hours unless extensions are agreed upon by both sides.
NEGOTIATIONS MEETING. ‌ A. At the first meeting, both parties shall exchange the actual proposals to be negotiated. The combined list shall form the basis of an agenda for subsequent meetings. New items shall be added by mutual agreement. B. In order to prepare intelligent proposals and counter proposals, relevant public data and supporting information may be requested by the respective parties. Both parties agree to provide this information, when requested, within a reasonable length of time at no cost to the other party. Both parties, in good faith, will seriously consider and respond to the proposals and counter proposals of the other party. C. Consultants may be used if deemed advisable by either party. D. During negotiations, the parties agree that all negotiations shall be conducted in private. No news releases shall be made unless by mutual agreement. Interim reports of progress may be made by the Association to its members and by the Board representatives to the Board. E. Negotiation sessions shall last for a maximum of three (3) hours in length. This time limit may be extended or reduced by mutual agreement. F. Upon proper notification, either party may call for a caucus. Caucus time shall be limited to thirty (30) minutes. The time limit may be extended by mutual agreement. G. Both parties come to the table cloaked with the necessary authority to reach tentative agreements. When tentative agreement has been reached, it shall be initialed by the chief spokesperson of the parties. When all items have been tentatively agreed to, they shall comprise a tentative settlement that shall be considered for ratification by the Association and for adoption by the Board.
NEGOTIATIONS MEETING. The superintendent and/or other designated representatives shall meet at reasonable times with representatives of the Association for the purpose of affecting a free exchange of facts, opinions, proposals and counter proposals in a sincere effort to reach mutual understanding and agreement on all matters submitted for negotiations. All parties are obligated to deal openly and fairly with each other on all matters and to conduct such negotiations in good faith, but such obligation does not compel either party to agree to a proposal or require the making of a concession.

Related to NEGOTIATIONS MEETING

  • Negotiation Meetings The first bargaining session shall be held at a mutually agreed time and date within fourteen (14) days of the request. All proposals by the parties shall be written and submitted to the representative(s) of both teams at the first meeting. No additional items shall be submitted by either party following the first meeting, unless mutually agreed by the parties. Additional ground rules, if any, will be established at the first meeting. Bargaining sessions shall not be scheduled during the regular teacher workday. Time and dates as used in this Article may be changed by mutual agreement.

  • Contract Negotiations Meetings Where operational requirements permit, the Employer will grant leave without pay to an employee for the purpose of attending contract negotiations meetings on behalf of the Institute.

  • Preparatory Contract Negotiations Meetings Where operational requirements permit, the Employer will grant leave without pay to an employee to attend preparatory contract negotiations meetings.

  • Contract Negotiation Meetings When operational requirements permit, the Employer will grant leave without pay to an employee for the purpose of attending contract negotiation meetings on behalf of the Alliance. Preparatory Contract Negotiation Meetings

  • Other Meetings Other meetings of the Board shall be held at such times and places as the Board, the Chairman, the President or any director shall from time to time determine.