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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC04-039 Colorado State University Cooperative Extension C.O<+-s'1-3\ COOPERATIVE EXTENSIOI SUPPLEMENTAL MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING This Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding entered this .21::: day Of~, 2004, by and between Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, hereinafter referred to as "Exten~~ County of Eagle, State of Colorado, hereinafter referred to as "Countt, for Cooperative Extension Programs. WITNESSETH THAT: WHEREAS, County desires to participate in the educational programs as authorized by the Smith-Lever Act, as amended, and other acts supporting Cooperative Extension programs which include the conduct of Extension programs and dissemination of relevant research findings in agriculture and natural resources, consumer and family sciences, and 4-H and youth in the county; and, WHEREAS, Extension is authorized by State and Federal law to conduct Cooperative Extension educational programs in the State of Colorado; and, WHEREAS, Extension programs are developed in response to local needs, based on advice from a County Extension Advisory Committee; and, WHEREAS, Extension and County recognize the need for additional professional staff for Cooperative Extension programs in the county and matching state financing and position authorization has not been approved by the Colorado General Assembly; and, WHEREAS, Extension and County desire to enter into this Supplemental Memorandum of Understanding as a document to set out the nature of the program and'the relationship of the parties: NOW, THEREFORE, the parties do hereby agree to expend their best efforts to conduct and support a Cooperative Extension program under the following terms and conditions: Section 1. County aarees: (a) To furnish suitable office space, and pay the essential costs of utilities, travel, office expense, supplies and equipment needed in the conduct of Cooperative Extension programs in the county. (b) To provide by reimbursement to Extension, the full amount of salary and employer-paid benefits for one additional county Extension Agent position and to make all payments upon presentation of quarterly invoices by Extension. For equity and uniformity, the salary increments and employer fringe benefit increases will be at the discretion of Extension subject to the approval of the County Commissioners and will be made compatible with the present and future wage and benefit plan applicable to all other Cooperative Extension agents. (c) To provide necessary and adequate clerical and secretarial personnel. (d) To submit to the Director of Colorado Cooperative Extension a copy of the county budget approved for items (a), (b) and (c) above. The budget will be certified as true and correct by the responsible county officer and will be submitted prior to the beginning of each calendar year. (e) To annually review this Supplemental MOU at the beginning of each calendar year. (f) To participate in the selection procedure of professional Extension staff for the county in accordance with Colorado State University Cooperative Extension Personnel Policies and Procedures. Section 2. Extension aarees: (a) To authorize one additional county Extension Agents along with appointment and benefits attached thereto. (b) To provide leadership and administration of programs and staff of Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. (c) With the approval of the county, recruit, appoint and supervise professional staff to serve in the county. (d) To provide qualified state anI lional specialists that are available to tra. ld assist county staffs in the conduct of county extension educational programs. (e) To provide by direct payment to professional staff, the total professional staff salary as described in 1 (b). (f) To establish a separate account whereby a full accounting and audit may be made of all expenditures and receipts pertaining to this agreement. (g) To recommend to the Board of Govemors of the Colorado State University System the inclusion of support of this position in the annual University budget request on a state/county formula basis to be developed within the guidelines promulgated by the State Legislature. , Section 3. Extension and County mutuaUv aaree: (a) If the Colorado State Legislature authorizes this position, this contract shall be voided and the position incorporated into the Cooperative Extension Memorandum of Understanding. (b) Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, as a publicly funded educational organization, operates in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and as such, all programs, activities and employment opportunities are available without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability: Section 4. This Memorandum of Understanding shall remain in full force and effect from year to year until terminated by either party by written notice given sixty (60) days prior to the anticipated time of termination. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto hav~.~et their hands as indicated below: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF EAGLE COUNTY ATTEST: Date Commissioner Date Commissioner Date COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION ATTEST: Fiscal Officer ~ ~ I .. ~.a+ Date IlFJ. ~ ~--e It:~