LEGISLATIVE PARTNERSHIP Clause Samples

LEGISLATIVE PARTNERSHIP. The Board and Union shall identify legislative issues on which they can collaborate and work together to collaborate on them.

LEGISLATIVE PARTNERSHIP. A joint BOARD-UNION commission shall be established in accordance with the BOARD-UNION Partnership Agreement under Section 34-3.5 of the Illinois School Code. The commission shall study, discuss, formulate and submit recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer and UNION President regarding a joint legislative strat- egy to advance the shared interests of the BOARD and the UNION and facilitate the passage of legislation in fur- therance of those interests, including, but not limited to, additional State funding. Membership on this commis- sion shall be limited to five individuals appointed by the BOARD and five individuals appointed by the UNION. Said limitations shall not preclude the utilization of ap- propriate resource personnel.

LEGISLATIVE PARTNERSHIP. The Employer and the Union jointly recognize that elected officials and state regulators make decisions about Long Term Care standards and funding. We believe families and workers need to be heard during the legislative process. The Employer has a stake in the legislative process in order to maintain and increase funding necessary to operate its facility according to the highest standards. We recognize that without proper funding, providing optimum care is nearly impossible. Together, we form a committed community that stands ready to address the public policy factors that influence our work and the lives of our members. We, as partners, are determined to be a voice that is heeded by policy makers in Washington State.

LEGISLATIVE PARTNERSHIP. 12-1. A joint BOARD-UNION Commission shall be established in accordance with the BOARD-UNION Partnership Agreement under section 34-3.5 of the Illinois School Code [105 ILCS 5/34-3.5]. The Commission shall study, discuss, formulate and submit recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer and President of the UNION regarding a joint legislative strategy to advance the shared interests of the BOARD and the UNION and facilitate passage of legislation in the following areas: extension of pension pick up for after-school programs and summer school; “5+5” early retirement, early retirement without discount and any other appropriate early retirement legislation for teachers; the State’s assumption of the BOARD’s obligation to contribute to the Public School Teachers’ Pension and Retirement Fund of Chicago; State funding for reduced class sizes in schools targeted by the BOARD and the UNION; and modifications to the No Child Left Behind Act. Membership on this Commission shall be limited to five from the BOARD and five from the UNION. It is agreed and understood that said limitations shall not preclude utilization of appropriate resource personnel. This Commission shall submit recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer and the President of the UNION by April 1, 2008.

LEGISLATIVE PARTNERSHIP. 12-1. A joint BOARD-UNION Commission shall be established in accordance with the BOARD-UNION Partnership Agreement under Section 34-3.5 of the Illinois School Code [105 ILCS 5/34-3.5]. The Commission shall study, discuss, formulate and submit recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer and President of the Union regarding a joint legislative strategy to advance the shared interests of the BOARD and UNION and facilitate passage of legislation in the following areas: extension of pension pick-up for after-school programs and summer school; “5+5” early retirement, early retirement without discount or other appropriate early retirement legislation for teachers; the State’s assumption of the BOARD’s obligation to contribute to the Chicago Teachers’ Pension and Retirement Fund; State funding for reduced class sizes in schools targeted by the BOARD and UNION; and modifications to No Child Left Behind.

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