Common use of Ground Rules Clause in Contracts

Ground Rules. A. The following ground rules shall be in effect unless modifications are agreed upon by both parties. 1. At any negotiation session, either party may be represented by no more than five (5) representatives, one (1) observer, and up to two (2) consultants. 2. Before each negotiation session adjourns, the time and place for the next session shall be mutually agreed upon by the chief negotiators. Meetings shall be in executive session. 3. Prior to and during negotiations, the parties agree to furnish, upon written request and in a reasonable time, available information as will assist the parties in the development and evaluation of proposals. 4. Either team may call a caucus at any time. Such caucuses shall be of a reasonable length. 5. As negotiation items receive tentative agreement, they shall be reduced to writing and initialed by a representative of each party. No item so initialed shall be considered final until agreement has been reached on the entire package.

Ground Rules. A. The following ground rules shall be in effect unless modifications are agreed upon by both parties. 1. At any negotiation session, either party may be represented by no more than five (5) representatives, one two (12) observerobservers, and up to two (2) consultants. 2. Before each negotiation session adjourns, the time and place for the next session shall be mutually agreed upon by the chief negotiators. Meetings shall be in executive session. 3. Prior to and during negotiations, the parties agree to furnish, upon written request and in a reasonable time, available information as will assist the parties in the development and evaluation of proposals. 4. Either team may call a caucus at any time. Such caucuses shall be of a reasonable length. 5. As negotiation items receive tentative agreement, they shall be reduced to writing and initialed by a representative of each party. No item so initialed shall be considered final until agreement has been reached on the entire package.