Prior to the next contract and no later than October 1, 2009, the parties agree to enter into discussions to explore the

concept of "Intellectual Property" and its applicability at North Central State College. A committee will be formed

by the Association-Management Committee with equal numbers of administration and association members. The

intent is to arrive at a possible recommendation to be made to the bargaining committees for the 2011 negotiations.

Any recommendation will become part of the negotiating process and its outcome determined by the parties at the

table at that time. The committee on intellectual property shall dissolve once their recommendation has been made.