Common use of Masculine Pronouns Clause in Contracts

Masculine Pronouns. Whenever applicable, the masculine pronoun as used herein shall include the feminine and vice versa. Emergency – An unforeseen circumstance or a combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action. Discretion – A decision-making method guided by rules and sound management practices within a particular work area which must meet the standards of not being arbitrary, capricious, or discriminatory. The use of discretion as indicated within this agreement shall be subject to the grievance procedures based only on those specific standards. Step Pay Increase (“SPI”) – An increase in pay for employees involving movement from one pay step to the next pay step within the same paygrade.

Masculine Pronouns. Whenever applicable, the masculine pronoun as used herein shall include the feminine and vice versa. Emergency – An unforeseen circumstance or a combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action. Discretion – A decision-making method guided by rules and sound management practices within a particular work area which must meet the standards of not being arbitrary, capricious, or discriminatory. The use of discretion as indicated within this agreement shall be subject to the grievance procedures based only on those specific standards. Step Pay Increase (“SPI”) – An increase in pay for employees involving movement from one pay step to the next pay step within the same paygrade...