Item 1 - Preamble

1.1 Purpose

This Resolution approving terms and conditions of employment for Management and Confidential employees has as its purpose the promotion of harmonious relations, cooperation and understanding between the District and Management and Confidential Employees, the establishment of an equitable and peaceful procedure for resolution of differences; and agreement as to rates of pay, hours of work and other terms and conditions of employment.

1.2 Cooperation

The District and Management and Confidential employees will cooperate in promoting harmony and efficiency within the District.

1.3 Maintenance of Service

The District is engaged in providing public services requiring continuous operations that are necessary to maintain the public health and safety of the District's customers. The obligation to maintain these public services is imposed upon the District and the Management and Confidential Employees. Inherent in the relationships among the District and the Management and Confidential Employees is the obligation of the District to deal justly and fairly with its employees and the obligation of the Management and Confidential Employees to cooperate with the District in the performance of the District's public services obligations.

1.4 Separability

In the event any section or portion of this Resolution is declared invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction or is in contravention of any federal or state law or regulation, the remaining provisions of this Resolution shall not be invalidated and shall remain in full force and effect.

1.5 Preexisting Directives

This Resolution shall not be construed as abrogating or impairing any preexisting directive issued by the District's Board of Directors or its General Manager.