SPECIAL CONFERENCES Clause Samples

SPECIAL CONFERENCES. Special conferences for important matters of mutual concern not being processed as a grievance under this Agreement will be arranged between the Employer, Executive Board and any outside parties requested to attend. Arrangements for such conferences shall be made in advance and shall be limited to the agenda presented when such arrangements are made. It is expressly understood that these special conferences shall not be for the purpose of conducting collective negotiations, nor to, in any way, modify, add to, or detract from the provisions of this Agreement.

SPECIAL CONFERENCES. Special conferences for important matters of mutual concern may be arranged at the request of either party. Such conferences shall be scheduled within ten (10) calendar days of such request.

SPECIAL CONFERENCES. Special conferences for important matters may be arranged between the President or designee and the Director of Staff Relations or their designated representative upon request of either party. Such meetings shall not be for the purpose of conducting bargaining negotiations, nor to in anyway modify, add to, or detract from the provisions of the Agreement. Such meeting shall be between at least two (2) representatives of the University and at least two (2) representatives of the Alliance. Arrangements for such special conferences shall be made ten (10) business days in advance and a written agenda of the matters to be taken up at the meeting shall be presented at the time the conference is requested. The agenda shall include a list of participants which will not be changed except on prior agreement by both parties. Matters taken up in special conference shall be confined to those included in the agenda. The members of the Alliance shall not lose time or pay for time spent in such special conferences. Human Resources shall prepare a summary of the conference in writing within seven (7) business days. The summary of the conference shall be subject to joint approval.

SPECIAL CONFERENCES. A. There may be established under this Article a closed forum, hereinafter called "special conference." It is understood by the parties that the special conferences are not to be construed or utilized as a grievance hearing. It is not to be considered as negotiations. B. Special conferences for important matters including health and safety will be arranged by the President and the Employer by mutual consent of the parties. The Association may appoint not more than four (4) members to represent their organization and the Employer may have like number if it so desires. Such meeting shall be between at least two (2) representatives of the Employer and of the Association. C. Arrangements for the conference shall be made in advance and an agenda provided, in writing, prepared by the party requesting the conference; the agenda shall be presented at the time the conference is requested. Matters taken up on special conferences shall be confined to those matters included in the agenda. The names of the persons to be present shall be submitted prior to the conference.

SPECIAL CONFERENCES. Special conferences for important matters may be arranged between the Local President and the University or its designated representative upon request of either party. Arrangements for such special conferences shall be made in advance and an agenda of the matters to be taken up at the meeting shall be presented at the time the conference is requested. Matters taken up in special conference shall be confined to those included in the agenda, except by mutual agreement to change the agenda. The members of the Union shall not lose time or pay for time spent in such special conferences. Such meetings shall not be for the purpose of conducting bargaining negotiations, nor to in any way modify, add to, or detract from the provisions of the Agreement. The agenda shall include a list of participants which will not be changed except on prior agreement by both parties. The University shall prepare a summary of the conference in writing within seven (7) calendar days.

SPECIAL CONFERENCES. 6.1 The parties agree to meet and confer upon any terms of this Agreement needing clarification upon the written request of either party. The written request shall be made in advance and shall include an agenda stating the nature of the matters to be discussed and the reasons for requesting the meeting. Discussion shall be limited to matters set forth in the agenda, but it is understood that these special meetings shall not be for the purpose of conducting continuing collective bargaining nor to in any way modify, add to, or detract from the provisions of this Agreement, excepting the parties may enter into written letters of understanding. Special meetings shall be held within ten (10) calendar days of the receipt of the written request and shall be held between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at a time and place which is mutually agreeable to the parties. Each party shall be represented by not more than two (2) persons, and the Union representatives may be comprised of Union members or Union representatives or any combination thereof.

SPECIAL CONFERENCES. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the Local President and the Employer or his designated representative upon request by either party. Such meetings shall be between at least two representatives of the Union and at least two representatives of the Employer. Arrangements for special conferences shall be made in advance and the agenda of matters to be taken up at the meeting shall be presented at the time the conference is requested. Matters taken up in the special conference shall be confined to those included on the agenda and shall not include any matter which is currently the subject of a grievance.

SPECIAL CONFERENCES. A. Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the President and the Employer or its designated representative upon the request of either party. Such meetings shall include at least two (2) representatives of the Union, and two (2) from the Employer. Arrangements for such special conferences shall be made in advance and an agenda of the matters to be taken up at the meeting shall be presented at the time the conference is requested. Matters taken up in special conferences shall be confined to those included in the agenda. Employees attending special conferences, when arranged during working hours, shall not lose time or pay for attending special conferences. This meeting may be attended by a union representative, including the MEA UniServ Director, and members of the Board. B. The Union representative may meet at a place designated by the Employer on the Employer's property for at least one-half hour immediately preceding the conference. No employee will be paid for conducting or attending Union meetings.

SPECIAL CONFERENCES. 13.1 Special conferences for important matters will be arranged between the Association President and the City or its designated representatives upon request of either party. Such meetings shall be arranged in advance, and an agenda of matters to be discussed at the meetings shall be presented at the time the conference is requested. Association members, limited to two (2), shall not lose time or pay for time spent in such conferences.