Common use of Professional Negotiation Procedure Clause in Contracts

Professional Negotiation Procedure. Section 1. The economic provisions of this Agreement shall not be the subject of further negotiations between the parties during the term of this Agreement. The provisions of this Agreement, dealing with the non-economic matters may become the subject of negotiation during the term of this Agreement only by mutual agreement of both parties. A request to re-open negotiations under this Article may be initiated by either party. Requests made by the Union shall be submitted in writing to the County Human Resources Director and requests made by the Employer shall be submitted in writing to the Union’s Business Representative. In either case, a response to such a request shall be made in writing within 30 calendar days. Such a request is a proper subject for a Special Conference, which is provided for elsewhere in this Agreement. Section 2. The parties will cooperate in arranging meetings, furnishing necessary information and otherwise constructively considering and resolving any matters approved for negotiations as provided in Section 1 above. Section 3. In any negotiations described in this Article neither party shall have any control over the selection of the negotiating representatives of the other party, and each party may select its representatives from within or outside the area. It is recognized that no final agreement between the parties may be executed without ratification by a majority of the membership of the Union with the approval of the Union, and the ratification of the Monroe County Board of Commissioners. The parties mutually pledge that their respective representatives shall have the authority to make proposals, consider proposals, and make concessions in the course of negotiations, subject only to such ultimate ratification. Section 4. Any agreements so negotiated shall apply to all members of the bargaining unit and shall be reduced to writing and signed by the authorized representatives of the Employer and the Union.