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ARTICLE 16 SAVINGS CLAUSE Should any provision of this Agreement be found to be inoperative, void or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect for the duration of this Agreement, it being the intention of the Parties that no portion of this Agreement or provision herein shall become inoperative or fail by reason of the invalidity of any other portion or provision. ARTICLE 17 COMPLETE AGREEMENT Section 1. Complete Agreement. The Parties agree that each has had full and unrestricted right and opportunity to make, advance, and discuss all matters properly within the province of meet and confer negotiations. This Agreement constitutes the full and complete Agreement of the Parties and there are no others, oral or written, except as specified in this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the contract may be amended by mutual consent of the parties to this Agreement. Section 2. Preemption. Additionally, this Meet and Confer Agreement preempts, during the term of this Agreement and to the extent of any conflict, all contrary state statutes (including Texas Local Government Code Chapters 141, 142, and 143), local ordinances, executive orders, civil service provisions, or rules adopted by the Chief of Police or City or by any division or agent of the City, including any City personnel board and the Firefighters and Police Officers Civil Service Commission, as provided by Texas Local Government Code Section 142.067. ARTICLE 18 DURATION OF AGREEMENT Section 1. Term of Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective after ratification pursuant to Texas Local Government Code Section 142.064 by the recognized police officers association conducting a secret ballot election at which the majority of the Police Officers who would be covered by the agreement favor ratifying the agreement and upon approval by majority vote of the City Council after compliance with any procedural or publication requirements imposed by Charter. It shall continue in effect until September 30, 2012, unless otherwise provided herein. Section 2. Funding Provision. The City presently intends to continue this Agreement each fiscal year through its term, to pay all amounts due, and to fully and promptly perform the obligations of the City under this Agreement. All obligations of the City shall be paid only out of current revenues or any other 17