ARTICLE 38

SEVERABILITY

 

In the event that any provision of this MOU becomes invalid or void by statute, legislative action or final judicial decision by a court of competent jurisdiction, or in the event that any provision conflicts with the provisions of a statute or the Constitution of the United States or California, according to such final judicial decision, such action shall not invalidate the entire MOU.  It is the express intention of the parties that all other provisions not declared invalid or void shall remain in full force and effect.  In the event that any provision of this MOU becomes invalid or void, the parties agree to meet within thirty (30) calendar days upon request of either party in an attempt to reach an agreement on a substitute provision.