If the provisions of this article are in conflict with the provisions of a memorandum of understanding reached pursuant to Sections 3517.5 and 3572, the memorandum of understanding shall be controlling without further legislative action, except that if such provisions of a memorandum of understanding require the expenditure of funds, the provisions shall not become effective unless approved by the Legislature in the annual Budget Act.

(Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 230, Sec. 55.)