Common use of Ground Rules for Negotiations Clause in Contracts

Ground Rules for Negotiations. 1. The Board and Association shall agree on a date to exchange proposals. New proposals may be added only by mutual consent of both parties. It is the intent of this ground rule for both parties to offer complete packages at the agreed upon date. 2. Meeting dates shall be by mutual agreement and shall be established prior to the conclusion of each meeting. 3. Tentative agreements shall be dated and initiated by representatives of the Association and Board. 4. The Board and Association agree to cooperate in collecting and sharing such information as is requested. 5. When a tentative agreement has been reached, both parties will commit themselves to securing ratification. 1981 6. When an agreement is reached, it shall then be made in writing and submitted for consideration to the Board and the Association. 7. The Board and the Association shall issue press releases by mutual consent while negotiations between the two parties are in progress or the Board and the Association shall not release any information to the press until there is a final settlement or impasse is declared. (1998)

Ground Rules for Negotiations. 1. The Board and Association shall agree on a date to exchange proposals. New proposals may be added only by mutual consent of both parties. It is the intent of this ground rule for both parties to offer complete packages at the agreed upon date. 2. Meeting dates shall be by mutual agreement and shall be established prior to the conclusion of each meeting. 3. Tentative agreements shall be dated and initiated by representatives of the Association and Board. 4. The Board and Association agree to cooperate in collecting and sharing such information as is requested. 5. When a tentative agreement has been reached, both parties will commit themselves to securing ratification. (1981) 6. When an agreement is reached, it shall then be made in writing and submitted for consideration to the Board and the Association. 7. The Board and the Association shall issue press releases by mutual consent while negotiations between the two parties are in progress or the Board and the Association shall not release any information to the press until there is a final settlement or impasse is declared. (1998)