LOCAL SIDE AGREEMENTS Sample Clauses
LOCAL SIDE AGREEMENTS. Prior to any local parties implementing any negotiated supplemental side agreements, approval must be obtained from the Secretary of the respective Department. The Secretary will have 30 days from receipt of the proposed side agreement to review and approve unless a longer period of time is requested. Should the Secretary not approve the supplemental side agreement, the local parties shall be notified. If approved at this level, it is forwarded to the Executive Director of the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits and AFSCME who will have twenty-one (21) days to review and approve, unless a longer period of time is requested. If for any reason the side agreement cannot be approved at this level, the Secretary of the respective Department shall be notified. Such side agreements may not change the terms of the MOU but may supplement the MOU. Upon sign off by all parties, side agreements shall be enforceable under the terms and for the duration of the current MOU.