PROCEDURES FOR CONDUCTING NEGOTIATIONS. A. Negotiating Teams: The Board, or the designated representatives of the Board, will meet with representatives designated by OAPSE for the purpose of discussing and reaching agreements. All negotiations shall be conducted exclusively between said teams. The Board’s negotiating team and OAPSE’s negotiating team will be limited to no more than five (5) members and one (1) chief spokesperson. Neither party shall have control over the selection of the other party’s team members. While no final Agreement shall be executed without ratification by OAPSE and adoption by the Board, the negotiation teams will have the authority to make proposals, consider proposals, and determine items acceptable to both parties’ negotiating teams. B. Up to three (3) consultants may be used by each party in any of the negotiation meetings in an advisory capacity. Consultants will not be permitted to enter into discussions unless both parties agree to permit them to address the teams. C. The expense of such consultants shall be borne by the party requesting or hiring them. D. Necessary clerical assistance may be provided, if both parties agree, and if such is the case the cost will be shared equally by the Board and OAPSE.
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