ARTICLE 32

Savings Clause

 

If any of the provisions of this Agreement  shall in any manner be held by a  court or agency to be in conflict with or contravene any federal law or statute,  executive order, State law or statute, or any rule and regulation promulgated pursuant to one of the above, or not be approved by legislative action, such provisions shall be considered null and void and shall not be binding on the parties hereto; in such event, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.  In the event that any provision of this Agreement is thus found to be invalid or rejected, either party shall have the right to reopen negotiations on that provision only.