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12 the Empl oyer without prior notice, to and appropriate negotiations with the Union in accordance with the Federal Service Labor - Management Relations Statute. Section 4. For the purpose of this Agreement, negotiation means the performance of the mutual obligation of the Parties to meet at reasonable times and bargain in good faith to reach agreement with respect to the conditions of employment affecting BUEs and to execute, if requested by either Party, a written document incorporating any agreement reached. Secti on 5. It is agreed that the Employer will provide the Union with an advance notice of any change(s), in written form if requested by the Union, to personnel policies, practices, procedures, and other matters concerning working conditions. The Employer wi ll negotiate with the Union regarding the provisions of the proposed change, in written form if requested, provided the request is made within ten (10) calendar days after notification of the change(s). Section 6. The Union may initiate bargaining in acc ordance with the Federal Service Labor - Management Relations Statute on personnel policies, practice(s), and matters affecting working conditions during the term of this Agreement on matters not specifically covered by this Agreement. Section 7. Unless ot herwise agreed to, the Parties will meet within fifteen (15) calendar days of a request to bargain for the purpose of reaching an agreement. All such meetings shall be at mutually agreeable times and places. Section 8. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement within thirty (30) calendar days of commencing negotiations, the parties by mutual consent may elect to extend the negotiation period. If the matter has reached impasse, the party declaring impasse must request assistance from the Federal Med iation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) within ten (10) calendar days, or the Employer may implement. If mediation does not resolve the dispute, the parties will request assistance from the Federal Services Impasse Panel (FSIP) within ten (10) calendar day s. Section 9. When conducting negotiations, designated Union Representatives will be on official time in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 7131. The Employer agrees to adjust the schedules of Union Representatives to allow them to participate in a duty status. Section 10. Unless a compelling need exists, the Employer shall not implement the proposed change(s) prior to completion of full and proper negotiations, except as provided for in Section 8 of this Article. BUEs involved within these negotiations will be on official time, if otherwise in a duty status, for any third party proceeding, including but not limited to, preparation and investigation. Section 11. Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)/Memorandums of Agreements (MOA) between the Parties entered into after the effective date of this agreement will be numbered consecutively with a copy provided to the Union, the ATCFO or his designee, and the Labor and Employee Relations Office, CHRO - E.

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