Article XV: Special Conferences
Section A. Contract Administration
Special conferences for important matters of mutual interest may be arranged between the Grievance Committee Chairperson and the designee (as listed in Article XIV) of the provost. The University and GEO recognize a mutual interest in equity and access. Special conferences may be held to address equity and access issues, including but not limited to institutional equity, international students, health care benefits, and child care. Special conferences will not be used to circumvent the grievance procedure.
Arrangement for such special conferences shall be made in advance by the submission of a written agenda setting forth the nature of the matters to be discussed. The meeting shall be scheduled within fourteen (14) calendar days of the submission of a written agenda unless the parties mutually agree to delay the meeting. Attendance at such meetings shall be limited to five (5) representatives of each party.
It is understood that any matter discussed or any action taken pursuant to such conferences under this Section shall in no way establish any obligation to negotiate over any item discussed or that is the subject of any action taken under this Section. Further, no such matter or action shall alter any of the provisions of this Agreement, or the rights of either the University or the Union under the terms of the Agreement unless reduced to writing and signed by both parties.
Both the University and the GEO understand and agree that nothing in this Section, including any work product that results from these provisions, establishes any obligation to negotiate, nor will it in any way change or alter any of the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, or the rights of either the University or the Union under the terms of the Agreement unless reduced to writing and signed by both parties.
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