Common use of Authority to Bind Parties Clause in Contracts

Authority to Bind Parties. Tentative amendments to this Agreement produced by negotiations shall be presented to the Union membership for ratification. Upon ratification, the President is authorized to sign the amendment, thereby binding the Union to the terms and conditions of the amendment to the Agreement. The Mayor's signature on any amendment shall bind the City to the terms and conditions of the amendment to this Agreement provided, however, that any amendment to this Agreement shall not be effective unless and until approved by ordinance of the City Council.