Opening Negotiations 4.2.1 Between April 1 and April 30 of each ensuing year, either the Association or the Board shall submit a written request for negotiations to commence to the other party, if it desires there to be negotiations for that year. If no such request is made during the time period above, negotiations will not take place for the ensuing year. 4.2.2 The first negotiations session shall occur on a mutually agreeable date not more than thirty (30) days from the date of the written request to open negotiations. 4.2.3 The parties will exchange proposals at the initial negotiating session. Subsequent proposals may only be submitted upon mutual agreement of the parties.
Term and Reopening Negotiations This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for a period commencing on July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023 and thereafter until modifications are made pursuant to the P.E.L.R.A. If either party desires to modify or amend this Agreement commencing on July 1, it shall give written notice of such intent no later than May 1. Unless otherwise mutually agreed, the parties shall not commence negotiations more than 90 days prior to the expiration of the Agreement.