Sessional Ratio. In the calculation of the ratio specified in Article 7.1 (Sessional Ratio) a Continuous Part-Time Member shall be counted as a Continuous Member.
Sessional Ratio. In the calculation of the ratio specified in Article (Sessional Ratio) a Continuous Part-Time Member shall be counted as a Continuous Member. APPENDIX “A” NEGOTIATING PROCEDURES For the purpose of concluding a new Agreement, not later than January immediately prior to the date stated in the Agreement for expiration or termination, the Board and Association shall follow the procedures outlined:
Sessional Ratio. In the calculation of the ratio specified in Article 7.1 (Sessional Ratio) a Continuous Part-Time Member shall be counted as a Continuous Member. A PPENDIX “A” - NEGOTIATING PROCEDURES
1. For the purpose of concluding a new Agreement, not later than January 15, immediately prior to the date stated in the Agreement for expiration or termination, the College and Association shall follow the procedures outlined:
(a) Each party hereto shall select a negotiating team of not more than four Members.
(b) Each party shall prepare and deliver to the other, a list of problem areas and the clauses in the Collective Agreement relating to these problems with a view to mutually resolving these problems. No clause in the Agreement shall be interpreted so as to exclude matters from negotiations that are not currently addressed in the Collective Agreement.
(c) Any provision of the Agreement not specifically mentioned or set out on either of such lists shall remain unchanged and in full force and effect during the term of the Agreement being negotiated, and shall form part of the new Agreement.
(d) The Association and the College shall select a mediation officer when it is mutually perceived that such an officer could assist in facilitating negotiations.
2. During the period January 15 to February 28:
(a) The parties' negotiating teams shall meet as necessary to negotiate in good faith in order to resolve the problems as exchanged.
(b) Any item may be negotiated separately and agreement reached on any item shall be evidenced by a written document signed by the Chairpersons of both negotiating teams.
3. In the event that all items have not been agreed upon by March 1:
(a) Negotiations shall cease, unless both parties agree to continue negotiations.
(b) The negotiating teams shall forthwith establish an Arbitration Panel to resolve the outstanding issues. The Panel shall be established as follows:
Step 1. The College will submit the name of its Arbitration Officer and the Association will submit the name of its Arbitration Officer by April
1. If either party fails to make its appointment by April 1, then the other party may apply to a Justice of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta to make the appointment.
