ARTICLE 4. MANAGEMENT RIGHTS

4.1 The Union recognizes the right of the Employer to operate and manage its affairs in all respects in accordance with applicable laws and regulations of appropriate authorities. All rights and authority which the Employer has not officially abridged, delegated or modified by this Agreement are retained by the Employer.

4.2 A public employer is not required to meet and negotiate on matters of inherent managerial policy, which include, but are not limited to, such areas of discretion or policy as the functions and programs of the Employer, its overall budget, utilization of technology, and organizational structure and selection and direction and number of personnel.

ARTICLE 3. MAINTENANCE OF STANDARDS TABLE OF CONTENTS ARTICLE 5. WORK DAY