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ARTICLE 3:  PUBLIC LEGISLATION

3.01 In the event that any law passed by the Legislature applying to teachers covered by this Agreement renders null and void any provision of this Agreement, the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall remain in effect during the term of this Agreement and the parties agree to negotiate a mutually acceptable substitution for the provisions that have been rendered null and void.

3.02 Any provision of this Agreement which conflicts with the provisions of any legislation shall take effect when amendments to the pertinent statute have been enacted.

3.03 Where conflict arises between this Agreement and any legislation, Government agrees to introduce into the Legislature such amendments to legislation at the earliest opportunity as may be necessary to remove the conflict.

3.04 Government agrees to consult with representatives of the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association about contemplated changes in Government Regulations or Ministerial Policy which would affect teachers’ terms and conditions of employment not governed by this Agreement.