Common use of Existing Practice Clause in Contracts

Existing Practice. Except where modified by this Agreement, existing practices relating to terms and conditions of employment which are reasonable, certain, and known, and which were in force at the date of commencement of this Agreement or during the preceding academic year, shall continue during the term of this Agreement. The onus of establishing an existing practice within the meaning of this Article shall rest on the party or person alleging the existence of such practice. Either party may seek interpretation of existing practice relating to terms and conditions of employment by referring any such matter to the Joint Committee as established in II.6 of this Agreement. The Joint Committee shall be allowed one (1) month from the date of the request to resolve such issues. The Board may, following due notice to the Association stated in writing, amend, alter, or discontinue existing practices in a reasonable way. Reasonable grounds for altering, amending, or discontinuing existing practices shall include the need of the Board to comply with any of the articles of this Agreement.

Existing Practice. ‌ Except where modified by this Agreement, existing practices relating to terms and conditions of employment which are reasonable, certain, and known, and which were in force at the date of commencement of this Agreement or during the preceding academic year, shall continue during the term of this Agreement. The onus of establishing an existing practice within the meaning of this Article shall rest on the party or person alleging the existence of such practice. Either party may seek interpretation of existing practice relating to terms and conditions of employment by referring any such matter to the Joint Committee as established in II.6 of this Agreement. The Joint Committee shall be allowed one (1) month from the date of the request to resolve such issues. The Board may, following due notice to the Association stated in writing, amend, alter, or discontinue existing practices in a reasonable way. Reasonable grounds for altering, amending, or discontinuing existing practices shall include the need of the Board to comply with any of the articles of this Agreement.Agreement.‌