IMPASSE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE Sample Clauses
The Impasse Resolution Procedure clause establishes a formal process for resolving disputes or deadlocks that arise between parties during the course of their agreement. Typically, this clause outlines specific steps such as negotiation, mediation, or escalation to higher management, and may set timeframes for each stage to ensure timely resolution. Its core practical function is to provide a structured method for overcoming disagreements, thereby minimizing disruptions and maintaining the continuity of the business relationship.
IMPASSE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE. A. Should the Union and the employer be unable to reach an agreement after seventy-five (75) calendar days from the date of the initial request to open negotiations, either party may request the assistance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. Mediation shall be the parties’ mutually agreed dispute resolution procedure under ORC 4117.14(C)(1)(f). The Board acknowledges and agrees that the Union retains all statutory rights to serve notice and to strike without limitation under this alternate dispute resolution procedure.
B. The mediator shall be selected by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service from among those mediators at its nearest office, if possible.
C. All costs incurred as a result of the use of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service shall be shared equally by the Union and the employer.
IMPASSE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE. A. If no agreement is reached between the parties, and none is produced by the joint panel, then either party may request that impasse items be submitted to the Board of Education at a regular or special called meeting
B. The Board of Education, no later than its next regular meeting or special called meeting, shall hear the presentation of the impasse items at which time the Board of Education shall render its decision on the impasse items. It shall require a majority of the Board of Education to decide the impasse items. The President of the Board shall not vote except in the event of a tie.
IMPASSE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE. Should the Union and the employer be unable to reach an agreement within ninety (90) calendar days from the date of the initial request to open negotiations, unless the parties mutually agree to an extension of time, either party may request the assistance of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. The mediator shall be selected by the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service from among those mediators at its nearest office, if possible. In the event mediation is requested by either party, both parties shall make every effort to seek settlement under the direction of the mediator within thirty (30) days, or any additional period of time mutually agreed upon by the parties. All costs incurred as a result of the use of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service shall be shared equally by the Union and the employer. This procedure shall serve as the mutually agreed upon dispute resolution procedure of the Parties.
IMPASSE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE. 4.5.1 If a matter requiring Joint Board action is moved at a Joint Board meeting but fails for lack of a unanimous vote by all four (4) Representatives, a voting Representative may submit written notice of an impasse to the other Representatives and the Joint Board Chair. The notice shall include a statement of the action being sought and the history of any Joint Board deliberation or vote(s) on the matter.
4.5.2 Within seven (7) days of receipt of a notice of impasse, the Chair or his/her designee shall designate a mediator to assist the Joint Board in resolving the impasse. The mediator shall be experienced in resolving disputes in public sector capital projects and may not be an employee of any of the Parties.
4.5.3 The Parties agree that it is essential to the success of the PSERN Project that any impasse be resolved as quickly as possible and accordingly agree to instruct their respective Representatives to cooperate with the mediator in good faith including expediting responses to any mediator requests for information and discussion.
4.5.4 The mediator shall promptly investigate the impasse and the respective positions of the voting Representatives. The mediator may recommend one or more non-binding alternatives for resolving the impasse. Regardless of the outcome of the mediation, each Party shall pay an equal percentage share of the cost of the mediator’s fees and expenses, if any. The County shall pay the mediator and invoice each Party for its share. Each Party shall pay the County within thirty (30) days after receiving the invoice.
4.5.5 If the impasse is not resolved within ten (10) days of the mediator providing his/her recommendation(s), the Elected Executives Committee (EEC) shall meet with the Joint Board to attempt to resolve the impasse. The EEC shall be composed of the King County Executive; the Mayor of the City of Seattle; one elected official designated by the EPSCA Cities; and one elected official designated by the ValleyCom Cities. The Joint Board and the EEC shall convene to consider the matter and attempt to reach a resolution, which may include re-submitting the matter for a Joint Board vote, not later than twenty (20) days after the date the mediator provided his/her recommendation(s).
IMPASSE RESOLUTION PROCEDURE. It is intended that Appendix E is included as part of this Agreement as a source of employee information only and that Impasse Resolution Procedure is not a negotiable matter, but is subject only to legislative change, as defined by City Charter. The attached policy shall be observed in resolving all negotiation impasses, of either an economic or non economic nature, arising between the City Administration and employee Bargaining Units.