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Home My WebLink AboutWSU Cooperative Extension - 052112INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT Between WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION e Jefferson County Mission Statement Washington State University Extension engages people, organizations and communities to advance knowledge, economic well-being and quality of life by fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research. This mission is carried out using research and experience -based educational programs from colleges and departments dispersed throughout the WSU system, which address important issues and needs of individuals and communities in all 39 counties in the state of Washington. WSU Extension is enabled for this task as the Land Grant Institution for Washington through partnerships with county, state, and federal governments. II. Purpose The purpose of this agreement is to formalize the longstanding relationships between Washington State University Extension and Jefferson County Government. This also continues a longstanding, joint funding relationship for Jefferson County Extension faculty and designated support staff. This agreement conforms to the standards for interagency agreements set forth in RCW 39.34.130. III. Under terms of this Interagency Agreement, Washington State University Extension agrees to: A. Recruit, employ and establish salaries for Jefferson County Extension Educators and designated WSU support staff for Jefferson County. Employment concurrence will be sought from Jefferson County Commissioners before an individual is hired and assigned to Jefferson County. B. Assure that salary increase monies will be available for Extension Educators and designated support staff based on criteria established by the Washington State Legislature and Washington State University President. Page 1 of 3 C. Supplement the funds received from the Jefferson County professional services contract and pay salary and fringe benefits for each Jefferson County Extension Educator and designated staff members. D. Submit to Jefferson County at the beginning of each month an invoice for the actual reimbursement amount that occurred during the month of the professional services contract appearing in Appendix A of this agreement. E. In cases where position vacancies occur due to separations during a contract period, the counties will be invoiced to cover the Jefferson County portion of annual leave and sick leave payout. F. Provide fringe benefits to Jefferson County Extension Educators as outlined in the WSU Faculty Manual and provide fringe benefits to support staff as specified by the applicable agreement, policy, or law. G. Grant annual leave, sick leave, professional leave, other leave and holidays as outlined in the WSU Faculty Manual for Jefferson County Extension Educators or by the applicable agreement, policy, or law for jointly funded or fully WSU funded support staff. H. Provide in-service education for Jefferson County Extension faculty members. IV. Under terms of this Interagency Agreement, Jefferson County will: A. Through a professional services contract, pay the amount agreed upon monthly, or as mutually agreed upon, to Washington State University for Extension education services to be rendered in Jefferson County. This professional services contract, known as "Appendix A" to this agreement, shall be for a term of one calendar year and will be negotiated prior to the beginning of each calendar year. B. Promptly pay the invoice voucher from Washington State University. Current month invoice to be billed by the 10th and payable on the 25th of the month, or on a scheduled mutually agreed upon between WSU Extension and Jefferson County. The invoice to be for the actual monthly reimbursement of the contract amount. C. Jefferson County agrees to pay the "county portion" of accumulated leave payments for contracted personnel due to separation. D. Contingent upon approval of the Board of County Commissioners or County Executive, Jefferson County will continue to support contracted personnel on professional or retraining leave. E. Furnish office facilities for faculty and support staff. F. Provide an adequate operating budget to carry out Extension educational programs for citizens of Jefferson County. This budget will cover secretarial and support staff salaries Page 2 of 3 VI. VII not covered by this Agreement and telephone, office equipment, teaching and office supplies and travel costs. V. Washington State University and Jefferson County jointly agree that: A. Additional program support staff positions may be employed and fully funded by either party to assist in carrying out Extension educational programs in Jefferson County. B. This Interagency Agreement is effective upon being signed by appropriate representatives of the two organizations. It may be periodically reviewed and amended or supplemented as may be mutually agreed upon in writing. Terms of Modification or Termination of this Agreement: A. This Interagency Agreement may be modified by the parties when mutually agreed upon in writing. This Agreement shall continue in effect until terminated following mutual discussion and agreement. Should the parties be unable to agree on the level of support for professional services of Extension Educators and jointly funded staff in an upcoming contract period specified in Appendix A to this document, either party may terminate the contract. However, written notice of termination must be received before October 1 for termination effective January 1 of the next year. Records Retention A. Both Washington State University and Jefferson County will maintain records which are sufficient and properly reflect all costs incurred under terms of this Interagency Agreement. These records will be retained as set forth in the applicable retention schedule or six years, whichever is less. APPROVED: 4 d.",- 5-- '? 9-12- dy Baldree Date Interim Associate Director WSU Extension /Daniel G. N quist ate AVPRAIDirector Office of Grant & Research Development n "-.A 4lp 5121 12 C air Date J fferson County Commissioners Page 3 of 3 Approved as to form only: Dri,tvi &21'!, IG 1� Jefferson Co. ProRet. or's Office INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT Between WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION And Jefferson County APPENDIX A-1 The following individuals will be jointly funded under this Memorandum of Agreement for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. County Director $20,185 Extension Faculty Water Quality Educator, Marine Resource Committee $16,790 TOTAL $36,975 X% I f- 1 A �4 1> Z3 1v Randall Baldree Date C my Commissioners Date Interim Associate Director oV County Executive WSU Extension Daniel G. rdquist Date AVPRA/Director Office of Grant & Research Development Approved as is fours only: Jefferson Co*pr0s=ecu'- t s O;Pffc� INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT Between WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION And Jefferson County APPENDIX A-2 The following individual will be jointly funded under this Memorandum of Agreement for the period January 1, 2012 through May 4, 2012. Extension Faculty 4-H Youth & Families $ 6,500 Extension Faculty 4-H Youth & Families — After School Program $ 6,500 TOTAL Randall Ba dree Date Interim Associate Director WSU Extension aniel G. No uist Date AV PRA/Director Office of Grant & Research Development $13,000 CoCommissioners Date or tunty Executive Approved as to form onI lea )Z Jefferson Co. Prosecutor's n ce