Common use of Change in Applicable Law Clause in Contracts

Change in Applicable Law. a. In the event there is a change in any applicable state law, which would invalidate any negotiated policy, the parties will meet to negotiate any necessary change relative to the affected policy only. b. In the further event that the legislature mandates enactment of a negotiable policy, the parties will initiate negotiations within thirty (30) days of the effective date of such legislation. Upon commencement of negotiations, the applicable procedures of this Agreement shall be followed. c. Inability to Reach Agreement – If the parties fail to reach agreement over the affected provision within 30 calendar days after the initial bargaining session, the parties shall jointly request the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) or, if mutually agreed, an alternate mediation service, for a mediator. The parties pledge to make reasonable efforts in good faith to reach agreement on the unresolved issue(s) within thirty (30) calendar days of the initial mediation session (which timeline may be extended by mutual agreement). Neither party waives any legal remedy that it may have if mediation does not resolve the issue(s) in question.