Common use of Negotiations Process Clause in Contracts

Negotiations Process. A. Purpose Since BOCES is a service agency responsible for meeting the ongoing needs of its clients, ongoing flexibility and change will be required for BOCES to continue as a healthy, responsive organization. Therefore, it is agreed that it is in the mutual interest of all parties to establish a collaborative process for considering and making recommendations on proposed changes affecting the terms and conditions of employment identified in this Agreement. B. Collaborative Bargaining Process The collaborative bargaining process will follow the models proposed by ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇ (interest bargaining) and ▇▇▇▇▇ (win-win agreements). These two models emphasize effective communications to understand the needs and interests of the other parties and then pursuit of solutions that successfully accommodate the needs and interests of both parties. Where possible, external criteria or standards are to be used to judge the appropriateness of the proposed solutions. Rather than making the negotiations process something that occurs annually or when the existing Agreement ends, ongoing problem-solving and changes will be accommodated by an ongoing collaborative bargaining process. Once consensus is reached, proposed changes to the Agreement will require approvals by the official representatives of the two parties to the Agreement. C. Collaborative Bargaining Team 1. Membership - This Team will consist of a maximum of three ITPA representatives and three BOCES representatives. Outside consultants may be used. 2. Meetings - The Team will meet at least bi-monthly at times and locations mutually agreed upon.

Negotiations Process. A. Purpose Since BOCES is a service agency responsible for meeting the ongoing needs of its clients, ongoing flexibility and change will be required for BOCES to continue as a healthy, responsive organization. Therefore, it is agreed that it is in the mutual interest of all parties to establish a collaborative process for considering and making recommendations on proposed changes affecting the terms and conditions of employment identified in this Agreement. B. Collaborative Bargaining Process The collaborative bargaining process will follow the models proposed by ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and ▇▇▇ (interest bargaining) and ▇▇▇▇▇ Covey (win-win agreements). These two models emphasize effective communications to understand the needs and interests of the other parties and then pursuit of solutions that successfully accommodate the needs and interests of both parties. Where possible, external criteria or standards are to be used to judge the appropriateness of the proposed solutions. Rather than making the negotiations process something that occurs annually or when the existing Agreement ends, ongoing problem-solving and changes will be accommodated by an ongoing collaborative bargaining process. Once consensus is reached, proposed changes to the Agreement will require approvals by the official representatives of the two parties to the Agreement. C. Collaborative Bargaining Team 1. Membership - This Team will consist of a maximum of three ITPA representatives and three BOCES representatives. Outside consultants may be used. 2. Meetings - The Team will meet at least bi-monthly at times and locations mutually agreed upon.