Agenda - Council - 12/15/2020 - Special

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ARTICLE 1: PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY OF RAMSEY, hereinafter called the EMPLOYER, and LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC., hereinafter called LELS. It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to: 1.1 Assure sound and mutually beneficial working and economic relationships between the parties hereto; 1.2 Establish procedures for the resolution of disputes concerning this Agreement's interpretation and/or application; and 1.3 Place in written form the parties' agreement upon terms and conditions of employment for the duration of this Agreement. The EMPLOYER and LELS, through this Agreement, shall continue their dedication to the ..:....::.:..::..:.::.:.:....::..::...:..:.:..:::....:...:.:....:.... ....:.:.::..::;:. highest quality of police service and protection to the residents of the City of Ramsey. Both parties recognize this Agreement as `=a pledge of this dedication. ............. ARTICLE 2 RECOGNIT'ION .............. .......................... 2.1 The EMPLOYER recognizes LELS as the exclusive' representative for "All essential p licensed Captains employed by the City of Ramsey Police Department, Ramsey, .................. Minnesota, who are public employees within the meaning of Minn. Stat. 179A.03, subd. .....:.:;::.:.....:.;.::..... 14, excluding confidential dent al and all other EMPLOYEES as determined by the Bureau of Mediation's Certification of Representation dated March 8, 2017. 2.2 In the event the EMPLOYER and LELS are unable to agree as to the inclusion or .:...:.:::.:...::..::.. exclusion of a new or modified job class, the issue shall be submitted to the Bureau of Mediation Services for determination. ARTICLE 3: DEFINITIONS 3.1 LELS. Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. 3.2 LELS Member. A member of Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc 3.3 Employee. A member of the exclusively recognized bargaining unit. 3.4 Department. The Ramsey Police Department. 3.5 Employer. The City of Ramsey. 3