Common use of MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS AND BENEFITS Clause in Contracts

MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS AND BENEFITS. The Division shall not issue any directives or written statements that have any effect of the standard of employment relations matters established by this Collective Bargaining Agreement unless such directives or statements have been agreed upon with the Union. Nothing in this Section is intended to inhibit the SOCP from issuing directives and/or statements which interpret or effectuate a contractual obligation; however, a copy of such statements or directives shall be sent to the Union prior to distribution.