FA Negotiation Team 2006-07

Chief Negotiator
Assistant Negotiators

CHIEF NEGOTIATOR:

Anne Paye
English
Foothill full-time
650 949-7074

The Chief Negotiator is selected by the FA Executive Council for a three-year term, subject to review each year, and shall have served on at least one previous negotiations team.

Responsibilities:

Chairs and acts as spokesperson for the negotiating team.
Participates on the District Budget Committee.
In consort with other members of the team, develops all proposals and establishes negotiation timetables.
Acts as primary contact person for faculty regarding negotiations.
Coordinates meetings with faculty/divisions for suggestions, proposals and problems regarding proposals.
Meets with pertinent committees (i.e., part-time, retirement, fringe, etc.) to obtain data and information necessary for writing proposals.
Attends Executive Council meetings, when necessary, to inform Council on progress of negotiations.
Attends annual FA retreat.
Keeps a record of time spent on FA business on an annual basis for audit purposes.
Meets as scheduled with the Board's representatives to negotiate a contract.
Provides for the recording of all proceedings at negotiation meetings.
Writes and publishes, as directed by the Executive Council, summaries of negotiation meetings, updates, and timely communications with FA membership.

ASSISTANT NEGOTIATORS:

Falk Cammin ESL
Foothill full-time
650 949-7442

Barbara Fink
MATH
DeAnza full-time
408 864-8632

Faith Milonas
COUNSELING
De Anza full-time
650 949-7073

Kathy Perino
MATH
Foothill full-time
650 949-7554

Chris Storer PHILOSOPHY
DeAnza part-time
650 949-2287

Negotiators are selected by the FA Executive Council for a three-year term, subject to review each year. Negotiators should be willing to serve on a team for a three year contract cycle. One assistant negotiator position will be filled by a part-time faculty member.

Responsibilities:

Assists in the research and development of contract proposals.
Attends annual FA retreat.
Attends Executive Council meetings, as requested.
With the Chief Negotiator, meets as needed with divisions and/or programs for a discussion of suggestions, proposals and problems regarding the contract.
Serves, as needed, as liaison person to pertinent FA committees for negotiation information.
Keeps a monthly record of time spent on FA business on an annual basis for audit purposes.
Meets as scheduled with the administration team to negotiate a contract.
Meets as scheduled with the FA team to develop and prepare materials, and proposals for negotiating sessions.