Common use of NEGOTIATING PROCEDURE Clause in Contracts

NEGOTIATING PROCEDURE. A. Neither party in any negotiations shall have any control over the selection of the negotiating or bargaining representatives of the other party and each party may select its representatives from within or outside the School District. While no final agreement shall be executed without ratification by the Association and the Board, the parties mutually pledge that their representatives will be clothed with all necessary power and authority to make proposals, consider proposals, and make concessions in the course of negotiations. Both parties agree to submit the final agreement for ratification to their appropriate governing bodies. After ratification by both parties their representatives shall attach their signatures to the ratified agreement. There shall be three (3) signed copies for purposes of record, one (1) retained by the Board, one (1) by the Association, and one (1) by the superintendent. B. If the parties fail to reach an agreement in any such negotiations, either party may invoke the mediation machinery of the State Labor Mediation Board or take any other lawful measure it may deem appropriate. C. The Principal and designated Association Building Representatives shall meet by mutual agreement for the purpose of informally reviewing the administration of the contract and to resolve problems which may arise. These meetings are not intended to by-pass the grievance procedure. D. The parties agree to negotiate in good faith any changes in the Agreement required to comply with the No Child Left Behind Act.