Common use of – Negotiation/Bargaining Procedures Clause in Contracts

– Negotiation/Bargaining Procedures. 1. The following procedures shall be utilized when either Party request to negotiate or bargain a matter affecting conditions of employment: a. Each party is responsible for determining the make-up of their negotiating team. The number of employees for whom official time is authorized shall be equal to the number of individuals designated as representing the Agency in any capacity during negotiations. This includes observers, runners, facilitators, and any other persons present in or during the negotiation sessions (in any capacity) on behalf of the Agency. b. Each team shall identify a Chief Negotiator with the authority to finalize agreements. Other members may be recognized to speak with the approval of their chairperson. c. The names of each team member will be exchanged by the Parties in writing no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the beginning of negotiations. Any changes regarding team membership will be submitted to the other party prior to the next negotiation session. d. Union representatives will be on official time during all negotiations/bargaining sessions. e. Once negotiation/bargaining sessions are completed, the Parties will sign and date the Agreement to indicate execution, and (if applicable) will submit the Agreement to DCPAS for Agency Head approval IAW Section 3.2.

– Negotiation/Bargaining Procedures. 1. The following procedures shall be utilized when either Party request to negotiate or bargain a matter affecting conditions of employment: a. Each party is responsible for determining the make-up of their negotiating team. The number of employees for whom official time is authorized shall be equal to the number of individuals designated as representing the Agency in any capacity during negotiations. This includes observers, runners, facilitators, and any other persons present in or during the negotiation sessions (in any capacity) on behalf of the Agency. b. Each team shall identify a Chief Negotiator with the authority to finalize agreements. Other members may be recognized to speak with the approval of their chairperson. c. The names of each team member will be exchanged by the Parties in writing no later than forty-eight (48) hours prior to the beginning of negotiations. Any changes regarding team membership will be submitted to the other party prior to the next negotiation session. d. Union representatives will be on official time during all negotiations/bargaining sessions. e. Once negotiation/bargaining sessions are completed, the Parties will sign and date the Agreement agreement to indicate execution, and (if applicable) will submit the Agreement agreement to DCPAS for Agency Head approval IAW Section 3.2.