Common use of Impasse Resolution Clause in Contracts

Impasse Resolution. If, after sixty (60) days of negotiations, or an extended period agreed to by the Parties, an agreement has not been reached, either party may declare that an impasse has been reached. Within ten (10) calendar days of the declaration of impasse, the Parties will jointly prepare a request for a mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (“FMCS”) requesting assistance in order to resolve the impasse. The Parties agree that the mediation procedure contained in this section is the sole and exclusive dispute settlement procedure desired by the Parties and shall supersede all other dispute settlement procedures set forth in Ohio Revised Code (“R.C.”) Chapter 4117. The mediator shall have the authority to call meetings for the purpose of promoting an agreement between the Parties. All costs incurred for such services shall be shared equally by the Board and the Association.

Impasse Resolution. If, after sixty (60) days of negotiations, or an extended period agreed to by the Partiesparties, an agreement has not been reached, either party may declare that an impasse has been reached. Within ten (10) calendar days of the declaration of impasse, the Parties parties will jointly prepare a request for a mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (“FMCS”) requesting assistance in order to resolve the impasse. The Parties parties agree that the mediation procedure contained in this section is the sole and exclusive dispute settlement procedure desired by the Parties parties and shall supersede all other dispute settlement procedures set forth in Ohio Revised Code (“R.C.”) Chapter 4117. The mediator shall have the authority to call meetings for the purpose of promoting an agreement between the Partiesparties. All costs incurred for such services shall be shared equally by the Board and the Association.