Opening and Closing Negotiations. The negotiation period will commence no later than on the first Monday in November and every effort shall be made to conclude negotiations by January 31, of the following year. Basic issues proposed for negotiation shall be submitted in writing by the Association to the delegated representatives of the Board at the first meeting; and by the Board, to the delegated representatives of the Association no later than the second meeting. Bargaining sessions shall be held at times and places mutually satisfactory to both teams.
