Common use of PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT Clause in Contracts

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. 4.1 On or about September first (1st) of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, and subject to compliance with Article XIV, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to terminate or modify the terms and conditions of this Agreement and shall submit, no later than September fifteenth (15th) at a meeting with the Board, its proposals. The parties shall, thereafter, meet, confer, and negotiate in a good faith effort to reach a mutual understanding and agreement. 4.2 The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. 4.3 Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding on the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School District Meeting. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreements. 4.4 In the event the School District shall not approve the school budget as proposed by the Board, the parties shall return to the negotiating table and all articles within the agreement may be reopened for further negotiation. This Article 4.4 shall only apply to the first year of a multi-year collective bargaining agreement. 4.5 If necessary the parties may declare an impasse and request the assistance of the Public Employee Labor Relations Board as provided for in RSA 273-A to resolve the dispute. 4.6 The Board maintains the final right of approval of any concession made as a condition of reaching agreement in accordance with RSA 273-A:3(I).

PROCEDURE FOR NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT. 4.1 On or about September first (1st) of the prior year in which this Agreement expires, and subject to compliance with Article XIVXVII, the Association may, in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, notify the Board of its desire to terminate or modify the terms and conditions of this Agreement and shall submit, no later than September fifteenth (15th) at a meeting with the Board, its proposals. The parties shall, thereafter, meet, confer, and negotiate in a good faith effort to reach a mutual understanding and agreement. 4.2 The Negotiating Committee of the Board and the Negotiating Committee of the Association shall have authority to reach a complete agreement, subject to ratification by the Board and the qualified voting members of the Association covered by this Agreement. 4.3 Any agreement reached which requires the expenditure of additional public funds for its implementation shall not be binding on the Board, unless and until the necessary appropriations have been made by the Annual School District Meeting. The Board shall make a good faith effort to secure the funds necessary to implement said agreements. 4.4 In the event the School District shall not approve the school budget as proposed by the Board, the parties shall return to the negotiating table and all articles within the agreement may be reopened for further negotiation. This Article 4.4 shall only apply to the first year of a multi-year collective bargaining agreement. 4.5 If necessary the parties may declare an impasse and request the assistance of the Public Employee Labor Relations Board as provided for in RSA 273-A to resolve the dispute. 4.6 The Board maintains the final right of approval of any concession made as a condition of reaching agreement in accordance with RSA 273-A:3(IA: 3(I).