Common use of Problem Solving Clause in Contracts

Problem Solving. A Joint Committee for the purpose of providing a forum for the submission, exchange and consideration of various matters of interest affecting the ongoing relationship between the Board and the Association. Each party shall appoint three (3) representatives. 1. The Joint Committee shall meet at least three (3) times each school year. It shall be concerned with developing an effective and candid communication relationship between the parties, and may propose non-binding recommendations to the Board or to the Association from time to time. 2. It is expressly understood that this Joint Committee shall not be considered to be engaged in collective bargaining, and neither party shall be under any obligation to accept or implement any particular proposal. If the parties do agree to implement any proposal, it shall be reduced to writing in the form of a letter of understanding.

Problem Solving. A Joint Committee for the purpose of providing a forum for the submission, exchange and consideration of various matters of interest affecting the ongoing relationship between the Board and the Association. Each party shall appoint three (3) representatives. 1. The Joint Committee shall meet at least three (3) times each school year. It shall be concerned with developing an effective and candid communication relationship between the parties, and may propose non-binding recommendations to the Board or to the Association from time to timetotime. 2. It is expressly understood that this Joint Committee shall not be considered to be engaged in collective bargaining, and neither party shall be under any obligation to accept or implement any particular proposal. If the parties do agree to implement any proposal, it shall be reduced to writing in the form of a letter of understanding.