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ARTICLE ONE(1) PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT <br /> THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of January 1,2025 2021,between the CITY OF RAMSEY, <br /> thereinafter called the EMPLOYER, and LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC., <br /> hereinafter called 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 for <br /> the duration of this Agreement. <br /> The EMPLOYER and LELS,through this Agreement,shall continue their dedication to the highest <br /> quality of police service and protection to the residents of the City of Ramsey. Both parties <br /> recognize this Agreement as a pledge of this dedication. <br /> ARTICLE TWO(2) RECOGNITION <br /> 2.1 The EMPLOYER recognizes LELS as the exclusive representative under Minnesota <br /> Statutes,Section 179A.03,Subdivision 8,for all patrol officers. <br /> 2.2 In the event the EMPLOYER and LELS are unable to agree as to the inclusion or exclusion <br /> of a new or modified job class, the issue shall be submitted to the Bureau of Mediation <br /> Services for determination. <br /> ARTICLE THREE(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 />