Routine. 1. In regard to each negotiation, the parties will mutually agree on the method of bargaining (traditional or interest based) to be utilized. If the parties cannot agree, the traditional method will be used. 2. During negotiations, the chief negotiator for each party will signify agreement on each section by initialing the agreed upon section. The chief negotiator for each party will retain his/her copies and initial the other party's copy. This will not preclude the parties from reconsidering or revising any agreed upon section by mutual consent. 3. It is agreed that either party requesting a caucus will leave the bargaining room to caucus in a room provided by management. There is no limit on the number of caucuses which may be held, but each party will make every effort to restrict the number and length of caucuses. 4. The Agreement shall not be completed and finalized until all proposals have been disposed of by mutual consent. Negotiation disputes, including questions of negotiability and impassed items, will be processed in a manner consistent with 5 U.S.C. 71 and implementing regulations. This will not serve as a bar to the parties concluding by mutual consent a general agreement on those items which have been or remain to be negotiated.
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Sources: National Agreement, National Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement