Negotiation of Agreement Each of the parties acknowledges that it has been represented by independent counsel of its choice throughout all negotiations that have preceded the execution of this Agreement and that it has executed the same with consent and upon the advice of said independent counsel. Each party and its counsel cooperated in the drafting and preparation of this Agreement and the documents referred to herein, and any and all drafts relating thereto shall be deemed the work product of the parties and may not be construed against any party by reason of its preparation. Accordingly, any rule of law or any legal decision that would require interpretation of any ambiguities in this Agreement against the party that drafted it is of no application and is hereby expressly waived. The provisions of this Agreement shall be interpreted in a reasonable manner to effect the intentions of the parties and this Agreement.
Preparation of Agreement The parties acknowledge that they have sought and obtained whatever competent advice and counsel as was necessary for them to form a full and complete understanding of all rights and obligations herein and that the preparation of this Agreement has been their joint effort. The language agreed to herein expresses their mutual intent and the resulting document shall not, solely as a matter of judicial construction, be construed more severely against one of the parties than the other.
Modification of Agreement This Agreement may be modified, amended, suspended or terminated, and any terms or conditions may be waived, but only by a written instrument executed by the parties hereto.
COMPLETION OF AGREEMENT This document comprises the entire agreement between the District and the Association in the matters lawfully within the scope of negotiation. Neither party shall have any obligation to meet and negotiate during the term of this agreement.
NEGOTIATION OF SUCCESSOR AGREEMENT For the purposes of negotiating a successor Agreement, APSOU and the University will meet between April 1, 2018, and June 30, 2018, to begin negotiations of a Successor Agreement. APSOU will send written notice to the University within ten (10) university days after the meeting specifying those subjects, sections, or articles it proposes to open for negotiations. Ten (10) university days after the University receives APSOU’s request, the University will send written notice to APSOU specifying those subjects, sections or articles it proposes for negotiations. Those sections of this Agreement not reopened by said notices or by subsequent mutual agreement shall automatically become part of any Successor Agreement. Negotiations of the Successor Agreement shall begin no later than ten (10) university days after APSOU receives the University’s notification, or such date thereafter as may be mutually agreed upon by the parties. The terms of the 2015-18 CBA remain in effect until the completion of bargaining the successor agreement or until the dispute resolution procedures governing negotiations described in ORS 243.712-ORS 243.726 are completed.