Common use of Released Time for Contract Negotiations Clause in Contracts

Released Time for Contract Negotiations. Up to seven (7) members whom the Association designates may be released from duties not directly related to teaching and scholarly endeavor for the academic years within this Agreement for the purpose of preparing for and participating in the negotiation of a successor Agreement, re-opened Agreement, or expedited bargaining, as provided in this Article. For instructional faculty members, time served preparing for and participating in the negotiation of a successor Agreement may replace other service obligations to the University. For non-instructional members of the Association, members will be provided with released time sufficient to permit the member to prepare for and participate in the negotiations. Participation in bargaining shall include the scheduled bargaining sessions, team caucus meetings, preparation time to bargain, and time to do research and analysis for bargaining.

Released Time for Contract Negotiations. Up to seven (7) members whom the Association designates may be released from duties not directly related to teaching and scholarly endeavor for the academic years within this Agreement for the purpose of preparing for and participating in the negotiation of a successor Agreement, re-opened Agreement, or expedited bargaining, as provided in this Article. For instructional faculty members, time served preparing for and participating in the negotiation of a successor Agreement may replace other service obligations to the University. For non-instructional members of the Association, members will be provided with released time sufficient to permit the member to prepare for and participate in the negotiations. Participation in bargaining shall include the scheduled bargaining sessions, team caucus meetings, preparation time to bargain, and time to do research and analysis for bargaining.