Adherence to Federal and State Statutes and Regulations and State Constitution. The District shall adhere to all federal and state statutes and regulations and the Constitution of the state of Washington as are applicable to the wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment of employees as if it were a part of this Agreement. The Association agrees that at the time an effort is undertaken to perfect the rights of the Association or an employee represented by the Association with respect to any provision referenced in this paragraph, the Association shall stipulate in writing to the District whether the matter will be pursued in accordance with and pursuant to the provision of Article 27, or in some other available forum. Once said stipulation has been provided to the District, it shall be irrevocable, and the forum identified shall be the sole and exclusive forum within which the matter involved may be considered appropriate.
