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Meeting Date:	08/09/2021
MOU between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Webb County
Submitted for:	Jorge L. Trevino	Submitted By:	Jorge L. Trevino
Department:	Civil Legal Division

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve a five (5) year (October 1, 2021 through September 31, 2026) Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) as authorized by Chapter 43 of the Texas Agriculture Code and Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code between Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Webb County, and authorizing the County Judge to execute all relevant documents; and any other matters incident thereto. [Requested by Jorge L. Trevino, Civil Legal Division]

Issue: A formal agreement is needed to document the continuing cooperative demonstration work in agriculture and other continuing education programs and services for the citizens of Webb County between Texas A&M and Webb County

Solution: Enter into an agreement with Texas A&M for the cooperative demonstration work in agriculture along with other continuing education programs and services.

Result: This MOA will establish each cooperative agencies role and responsibilities.

Background:

The role of each partner in this written agreement and includes the following:

•     Enabling state and federal legislation that authorizes the county to engage with
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension
•     Time Period – initially 5 years, auto-renewing each year after
•     Funding process
•     Scope of Work
•     Management & Supervision
•     Role of local agent serving as department head
•     Policy guidance and benefit administration for agents
•     Hiring process for vacancies
•     Process for changes to or discontinuation of agreement

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	NA
Funding Source:	NA
Balance:	NA
Financial Impact:
NA

Attachments
Agreement