NY A01776

Requires all negotiations between governing boards and labor organizations to be held in open sessions accessible to the public, including meetings with arbitrators and mediators

Permits executive sessions only for considering/formulating contract offers or discussing specific employee information that would violate privacy if released

Mandates all negotiation documentation, including offers, counteroffers, and meeting minutes, be subject to public disclosure laws

Requires governing bodies to post notice of negotiation sessions at least 14 calendar days in advance on their website's front page, with physical posting within 24 hours

Requires governing boards to provide a financial analysis of each proposed contract detailing both annual and overall costs