Common use of Facilitation Clause in Contracts

Facilitation. The Board and the Union recognize that from time to time the negotiating teams of the parties may find it difficult to readily achieve agreement. Whenever it is deemed appropriate or beneficial to do so, the parties may engage the services of one or more experts, consultants or facilitators as they may jointly agree would benefit the process of reaching agreement on that item or items. It is specifically contemplated that the parties might engage individuals with demonstrated knowledge or expertise in a given topic under discussion, or skills and abilities in dispute resolution to serve as a facilitator to assist the parties in reaching resolution. Fees and expenses of consultants and facilitators jointly agreed upon will be shared equally by the Board and the Union.