Common use of Personnel Manual Clause in Contracts

Personnel Manual. 20.1. Additional rules, regulations, policies and general working conditions governing employment for employees covered by this agreement are set forth in the County Personnel Manual. 20.2. If during the term of this agreement the County desires to amend the following provisions of the Personnel Manual except for purposes of compliance with requirements of law the County shall give notice to the Union and provide an opportunity to meet and confer on any proposed substantive changes. Should the Union choose to meet and confer, it shall notify the County within five (5) days of receipt of the County's notice. Representatives of the County and the Union shall meet and confer in a timely manner. If an agreement is not reached the County reserves the right to unilaterally implement in accordance with the law. 20.3. The following provisions of the Personnel Manual are covered by this Article: 1. Voluntary Time Off Without Pay 2. Leaves of Absence 3. Drug/Alcohol Testing Policy