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Sample Operating Agreement

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MINUTES

The minutes of meetings will summarize the discussion that occurred. Decisions reached at the

meeting will be reflected in the minutes of meetings, and may form the basis of a memorandum

of agreement between the parties, upon agreement of the co-chairs of the committee. The

minutes shall be produced and submitted for joint review and approval to the co-chairs within

___ days after each meeting. The minutes shall include a list of action items and designation of

the responsible party for the assignment, along with a time frame for completion.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

We agree that we will do everything we can to build trust among the team so that we are

able to freely discuss the issues and pressures on both sides of the issues. We will try to reach

consensus on items, to discuss them fully and to see the other’s perspective. However, in the

event we cannot agree, after three honest attempts of discussion at our meetings, we will agree

to disagree and will then stop further discussion of the issue. The issue may be referred to

another forum that is better suited for resolution.

GROUND RULES

We have agreed that the following ground rules will govern our work together: (examples of

ground rules include: treat each other with respect, keep each other well informed at all times,

“The Principle of No Surprises,” meetings will start and end on time.)

TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT

This agreement shall be effective upon signature, replacing any previous agreement, and shall

remain in effect until, and unless, it is revoked by either party, or superseded by a successor

agreement between the parties, or until ___ (no later than the end of the current collective

bargaining agreement).

____________________________

Management Co-Chair

CSEA Co-Chair

___________________

_____________________

Date

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