Common use of Sanctity of Agreement Clause in Contracts

Sanctity of Agreement. Section 24.01. No changes in this Agreement shall be negotiated during the duration of this Agreement unless there is written accord to do so executed by and between the parties hereto, which written accord shall contain a list of those matters to be the subject of such negotiation. Any negotiated changes, to be effective and incorporated in this Agreement, must be in writing and signed by the parties. Furthermore, subject to the provisions of Article VI above, Management Rights, neither party shall attempt to achieve changes in this Agreement by recommending changes in, additions to, or deletions from the City Charter, ordinances and resolutions, or Departmental Rules and Regulations. Any past practice/benefit that has been continuous and is known and sanctioned by the Chief, excepting those past practices/benefits which are specifically addressed in this Agreement or which were specifically addressed during the negotiating sessions leading to this Agreement and not included herein, will not be altered except by negotiations between the parties.