ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY INDIGENT DEFENDERS 2020-2024Agreement • October 16th, 2020 • New YorkThe County of St. Lawrence, hereinafter referred to as the “County” and the St. LawrenceCounty Indigent Defenders, hereinafter referred to as the “Union,” declare it to be their mutual policythat in order to promote harmonious labor relations between the County and its employees the principle of collective bargaining is to be employed pursuant to the New York State Public Employee’s Fair Employment Act and that no Article or Section in this contract is to be construed to be in any violation of the New York State or Federal Laws. Both parties to this agreement furthermore affirm that public employment is to be regarded as a life-long career and that as such, the terms, conditions of employment, and working conditions shall be of the highest caliber to attract and maintain in employment with St. Lawrence County, the best personnel available. We furthermore affirm that each County employee shall, at all times, be a dedicated, courteous, and efficient representative of public employment, r