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 to in the memo is available on the DAS/CHRO/LRU webpage at: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">The concept form allows agencies to submit concept ideas for the collective bargaining agreements, policies and/or
 employee compensation which will impact the next biennium. The completed form is due to the DAS Labor Relations Unit by close of business day
<b>August 1, 2014</b>. Concepts submitted after this date, will not be considered.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Please note, these forms are for management staff and submitted concepts should not be shared with represented employees.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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