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ARTICLE 1:PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT <br /> THIS AGREEMENT is entered into between the CITY OF RAMSEY,hereinafter called the <br /> EMPLOYER, and LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC., hereinafter called <br /> LELS. <br /> It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to: <br /> 1.1 Assure sound and mutually beneficial working and economic relationships between the <br /> parties hereto; <br /> 1.2 Establish procedures for the resolution of disputes concerning this Agreement's <br /> interpretation and/or application;and <br /> 1.3 Place in written form the parties'agreement upon terms and conditions of employment <br /> for the duration of this Agreement. <br /> The EMPLOYER and LELS,through this Agreement, shall continue their dedication to the <br /> highest quality of police service and protection to the residents of the City of Ramsey. Both <br /> parties recognize this Agreement as a pledge of this dedication. <br /> ARTICLE 2: RECOGNITION <br /> 2.1 The EMPLOYER recognizes LELS as the exclusive representative for"All essential <br /> licensed Sergeants employed by the City of Ramsey Police Department, Ramsey, <br /> Minnesota,who are public EMPLOYEES within the meaning of Minn. Stat. 179A.03, <br /> subd. 14,excluding confidential and all other EMPLOYEES. <br /> 2.2 In the event the EMPLOYER and LELS are unable to agree as to the inclusion or <br /> exclusion of a new or modified job class,the issue shall be submitted to the Bureau of <br /> Mediation Services for determination. <br /> ARTICLE 3: DEFINITIONS <br /> 3.1 LELS. Law Enforcement Labor Services,Inc. <br /> 3.2 LELS Member. A member of Law Enforcement Labor Services,Inc <br /> 3.3 Employee. A member of the exclusively recognized bargaining unit. <br /> 3.4 Department. The Ramsey Police Department. <br /> 3.5 Employer. The City of Ramsey. <br /> 3.6 Chief. The Chief of the Ramsey Police Department. <br /> 4 <br />