Changing Referee Boards & Contracts

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by Jurassic Referee

Well, seeing I said that the original poster should ask Chuck about IAABO only, not negotiating contracts with IAABO, I would say that you missed my point.

And...actually, I do have experience negotiating contacts. You can't negotiate anything until you know what the stance of each side is. We don't know that in this case, do we? That makes it kinda hard to give anybody any advice imo.

Maybe I missed your point, but you didn't miss mine.

This merger has to be handled carefully through existing or new contracts.

btw, as far as I know IAABO does not negotiate contracts between assignors & local boards.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

btw, as far as I know IAABO does not negotiate contracts between assignors & local boards.

Nope, but local IAABO boards can negotiate some contracts....with assignors, other boards, schools, etc.

Btw, I think that we had the same point all along anyway. It's a negotiation.

[REFVA]

IAABO, can act as a mediator if there are a lot of disappointed officials. IAABO is almost like a union IMO.

[ChuckElias]

Originally Posted by REFVA

IAABO, can act as a mediator if there are a lot of disappointed officials.

How would this work? I've never heard of IAABO's mediation services. Additionally, the disappointed officials would most likely be in Norm's organization, which is not IAABO-affiliated at this time. They're looking to merge with a local IAABO board. It's unlikely that IAABO Int'l is going to mediate for non-IAABO members.

[Dan_ref]

Originally Posted by ChuckElias

How would this work? I've never heard of IAABO's mediation services. Additionally, the disappointed officials would most likely be in Norm's organization, which is not IAABO-affiliated at this time. They're looking to merge with a local IAABO board. It's unlikely that IAABO Int'l is going to mediate for non-IAABO members.

It wouldn't work. IAABO's mission statement is “To train and educate as to rules and mechanics of basketball.” Some areas require IAABO membership as a means of guaranteeing their officials are properly trained, but AFAIK contract negotiations, assignments, fees, penalties, grievance, etc are all mostly outside of IAABO's area, although I believe the by-laws provide guidance for individual associations to follow in some cases. Again, I know of no contract negotiations that use IAABO as mediator.

[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by Dan_ref

It wouldn't work. IAABO's mission statement is “To train and educate as to rules and mechanics of basketball.” Some areas require IAABO membership as a means of guaranteeing their officials are properly trained, but AFAIK contract negotiations, assignments, fees, penalties, grievance, etc are all mostly outside of IAABO's area, although I believe the by-laws provide guidance for individual associations to follow in some cases. Again, I know of no contract negotiations that use IAABO as mediator.

And in a situation like this, the IAABO Executive would be crazy to get involved in any kind of mediation/abitration between one of their affiliated boards and a non-IAABO association anyway. They'd be in a no-win situation, no matter which way that they'd rule. For or against, one side is gonna be pissed off at 'em. IAABO would hardly be looked on as a "neutral" body.

You treat this the same way as any 2 local associations anywhere that are looking to merge. THey have to iron out all the detail amongst themselves, and they both have to be happy at the end. If not, it ain't gonna work.