Explanation
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2006-07 was executed by representatives of the City of Columbus and Columbus Municipal Association of Government Employees (CMAGE)/CWA Local 4502. This MOU sets forth a procedure for a voluntary deduction for the Communications Workers of America's Committee on Political Education (COPE) for bargaining unit members. The passage of this ordinance indicates Council's acceptance of MOU #2006-07, a copy of which is attached hereto.
Title
To accept Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) #2006-07 executed between representatives of the City of Columbus and Columbus Municipal Association of Government Employees (CMAGE)/CWA Local 4502, which amends the Collective Bargaining Contract, August 24, 2005 through August 23, 2008.
Body
Whereas, representatives of the City and CMAGE/CWA Local 4502 entered into MOU #2006-07, a copy of which is attached hereto, to amend the Collective Bargaining Contract between the City and CMAGE/CWA, August 24, 2005 through August 23, 2008, by including a voluntary contribution to CWA's Committee on Political Education (COPE); and
Whereas, it is necessary to amend the Collective Bargaining Contract between the City and CMAGE/CWA Local 4502 by accepting MOU #2006-07; Now, Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That MOU #2006-07 amends the Collective Bargaining Contract between the City and CMAGE/CWA Local 4502, August 24, 2005 through August 23, 2008.
Section 2. That City Council, in the best interest of the City, hereby recognizes and accepts MOU #2006-07, included as an attachment to this ordinance, executed between representatives of the City and CMAGE/CWA Local 4502, to be effective January 1, 2007, or as soon as practical as determined by the City Auditor.
Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.