The steering committee shall meet every month during the fall and spring semesters at least two weeks before each regular faculty meeting of the Chapter. Review the college-wide conduct of contractual policy. Distribute docket time among petitioners for such time and approve the docket for each regular meeting of the Chapter. Advise the Chapter of the need for changes in established policies and procedures and for the adoption of new policies and procedures. The Negotiating Committee shall meet when called by the President for the purpose of fulfilling the responsibilities outlined in C below.
Responsibilities Hold hearings on demands prior to formal negotiations.
Prepare a list of demands and an outline of the parameters of the Committee s bargaining position to be presented to the Chapter for approval before formal negotiations begin. Negotiate a new Contract with representatives of the Board of Trustee. Keep the membership regularly apprised of the progress of negotiations to the extent allowable under the conditions agreed upon by the negotiating parties. Present a tentative Contract in writing to the executive committee for approval Sit with the Executive Committee in deciding matters pertaining to grievances. The Meet and Discuss Committee shall be composed of members of the Executive Committee joined by all remaining members of the Negotiating Committee.