(a) In the event of conflict with other County ordinances, the provisions of this chapter shall govern. In the event of a conflict with any state or federal law applicable to the County and the subject matter of this chapter, state or federal law shall prevail unless such law provides otherwise.
(b) The policies and procedures, administrative directives, and workplace practices of the County and its departments shall govern employee relations unless there is a specific conflict with a collective bargaining agreement approved by the Board. Where a specific conflict exists, the collective bargaining agreement shall govern.
(c) Any collective bargaining agreement approved by the Board pursuant to this chapter shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and this chapter.
(d) In the event of a conflict between a collective bargaining agreement and this chapter, this chapter, as may be amended, shall govern.
(Ord. 21-19. Passed 12-7-21.)