Common use of Mediation Procedures Clause in Contracts

Mediation Procedures. 1. If agreement on a successor collective bargaining agreement is not reached within ninety (90) days of the scheduled start of the school year, either party may request the selection and assistance of a mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). Such request by either party shall be considered a joint request. 2. The mediator shall meet with the parties and/or their representatives and shall take such steps as are deemed appropriate to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. 3. The parties agree to comply with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act throughout the mediation process. 4. Costs for consultants chosen by either party shall be paid by that party. Any costs for the mediator shall be shared equally by the Board and the Council.

Mediation Procedures. 1. If agreement on a successor collective bargaining agreement is not reached within ninety (90) days of the scheduled start of the school year, either party may request the selection and assistance of a mediator from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). Such request by either party shall be considered a joint request. 2. The mediator shall meet with the parties and/or their representatives and shall take such steps as are deemed appropriate to persuade the parties to resolve their differences and effect a mutually acceptable agreement. 3. The parties agree to comply with the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act throughout the mediation process. 4. Costs for consultants chosen by either party shall be paid by that party. Any costs for the mediator shall be shared equally by the Board and the Council. A. Educator Rights