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UTCE-MnSCU Master Agreement 1999-2001

ARTICLE 31
Complete Agreement and Severability

Section 1. Effect.

This Agreement constitutes the full and complete written Agreement between the Employer and UTCE. The parties specifically agree that the provisions of this collective bargaining Agreement supersede any and all prior agreements as indicated in this Agreement.

The parties specifically agree that portions of prior collective bargaining agreement will continue in effect only if contained in attached appendices which are incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.

Section 2. Finality.

The provisions of this collective bargaining Agreement will not be open for negotiations during the term of the agreement except as described in this Agreement or through mutual consent of the parties in a written, signed Memorandum of Understanding incorporated by reference into this Agreement.

Section 3. Severability.

The provisions of this Agreement shall be severable and if any provisions thereof or the application of any such provision under any circumstances is held invalid, it shall not affect any other provision of this Agreement or the application of any provision thereof. If a provision is rendered inoperative by this Article, but subsequently becomes legal as a result of a modification of federal and state laws during the term of this Agreement or extension thereof, the operation of such provision shall be renewed.