Common use of Rules and Regulations vs. Contract Clause in Contracts

Rules and Regulations vs. Contract. The City and the Association agree that a number of documents govern the administration and compensation of City employees. In order of authority, they are: 1. The Nevada Revised Statutes; 2. The Charter of the City of Las Vegas; 3. The Collective Bargaining Agreements between City and its recognized bargaining units; 4. The City of Las Vegas Civil Service Rules; 5. The City of Las Vegas Personnel Policies Manual. The City and the Association agree that in the event any inconsistencies arise between departmental rules and regulations and this Agreement, the Agreement controls. The City and the Association further recognize that the matters covered by departmental rules and regulations include matters that are and are not subject to mandatory bargaining under the provisions of Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 288. The City and the Association also recognize that these rules and regulations are subject to change by the Department Head(s), provided that any changes shall not affect subjects of mandatory bargaining without prior negotiations.