Article 16 – Approval and Entry Into Force

16. APPROVAL AND ENTRY INTO FORCE

16.1 Approval by the Association
The Association shall submit this Agreement and any amendments subsequently made to it to a mail ballot of members of the bargaining unit. Approval by a majority of those voting shall constitute ratification by the Association.

16.2 Approval by the University
Majority vote by the Board of Governors voting shall constitute approval by the University.

16.3 Entry into Force
Upon approval by the Association and approval by the Board of Governors the Agreement shall be signed by the President of the University and by the President of the Association and shall thereupon enter into force.

16.4 The Resolution of Disagreements section will enter into force thirty working days from the signing of this agreement.