ARTICLE
V
RIGHTS
OF THE COUNTY
SECTION 1. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this agreement, the County shall have the customary and usual rights, powers and functions to direct the employees, to hire, promote, suspend and to take disciplinary action and to otherwise take whatever actions are necessary to carry out the mission of the County pursuant to the existing practices unless altered by this agreement.
SECTION 2.
Under the terms of this agreement and pursuant to the Public Employees' Fair
Employment Act, the County shall negotiate collectively and in good faith
with the