Common use of Requests for Negotiations Clause in Contracts

Requests for Negotiations. A. If either of the parties desires to negotiate changes in the terms of this agreement which are within the authority of the Office and/or parish/school to resolve, it shall notify the other party, in writing, no sooner than August 1 and no later that August 5. Notification, in writing from the Confederation, shall be sent to the superintendent and the pastors/pastor delegate of the individual schools by certified mail. Notification, in writing, from the individual participating schools, shall be sent to the president of the Confederation by certified mail. B. Should either party exercise its option, on or before August 15, an initial meeting will be held at which time each party shall present to the other its list of detailed proposals upon which it desires to negotiate. No further items may be added to that list of negotiating items without the consent of both parties. C. Proposals shall, in form and detail, specify that to which agreement is sought. Topical listings of items proposed for negotiation shall constitute a clear failure of compliance with this requirement and may be disregarded. D. Additional ground rules for conducting negotiations which are deemed necessary and are not covered in this article shall be discussed and implemented upon mutual agreement. E. Both parties shall commence negotiations within thirty (30) days after the initial meeting. Either party may request an exact date for the start of negotiations. Agreement on the exact date shall be reached within one (1) week of the request.