Negotiations Representatives. Neither party shall have any control over the selection of the negotiation representatives of the other party. The negotiation representatives of each party shall be clothed with all power and authority necessary to make proposals, consider proposals, make concessions and reach tentative agreements subject only to ratification by both parties.
Negotiations Representatives. 1. The Board and the Association shall be represented at all negotiations meetings by a team of negotiators, not to exceed five (5) members each. All negotiations shall be conducted exclusively between said teams. In addition to said team, each team shall be authorized to admit no more than two (2) observers at one time to such meetings. Such observers shall be without the right to speak or to otherwise comment to either party during said meetings, except to request a caucus. Representation for either party shall be at the discretion of that party.
Negotiations Representatives. 1. It is understood all negotiations are to be conducted between designated representatives of the Board and Association. Each party shall select its own negotiations representatives from its respective constituents.
Negotiations Representatives. Each party shall determine the make-up of its own negotiations representatives who shall be empowered to make proposals and counterproposals and to reach tentative agreements. Unless otherwise mutually agreed upon, negotiations for a successor contract shall commence no later than April 1 of the last year of the contract.
Negotiations Representatives. The Support Staff will elect by simple majority vote three (3) representatives no later than March 31 of the spring prior to the expiration of this agreement. If there is a change in the status of the representatives during the contract period (i.e., leave of absence, change in employment status, etc.) a special election will be held to replace that person within 30 calendar days. The Board of Education shall be represented in negotiations by the ESD Superintendent or his designee, one other administrative staff person, and one other interested individual selected by the Superintendent. The Negotiation Process will begin no later than April 15 prior to the expiration of this agreement. The tentative agreement reached by the two teams shall be put in writing and signed. Final agreement will be subject to the majority vote approval of both the support staff and the Board of Education.
Negotiations Representatives. Each team shall consist of no more than ten (10) members as a negotiating team. Each team may designate an alternate member who may replace any absent member at any session. Either team may permit the attendance of designated resource persons or experts to address specific issues raised during negotiations.
Negotiations Representatives. The Negotiation Process will begin no later than April 15 prior to the expiration of this agreement. The tentative agreement reached by the two teams shall be put in writing and signed. Final agreement will be subject to the majority vote approval of both the support staff and the Board of Education.
