92-046 - Cities of Auburn & Renton - Regional Emergency Services Unit (SWAT Team)

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A multi- agency effort to handle specific serious criminal confrontations will result in more effective pooling of personnel, improved utilization of municipal funds, reduced duplication of equipment, unproved training, development of specialized expertise, and increased utilization/application of a combined special response team. The results will be improved services for all the participating municipalities, increased safety for Police Officers and the community, and improved cost effectiveness VI. DURATION The minimum term of this agreement shall be one year This agreement shall automatically be extended for consecutive one -year periods unless one or more of the participating cities gives notice of intent to terminate participation in the unit pursuant to this agreement. Any such nonce of termination shall be in writing and served on the other cities on or before January 1 of any year Such party's termination shall be effective on the last day of the subsequent year Because of the requirements of municipal budgeting, such minimum one -year notice is necessary VII. GOVERNANCE The affairs of the unit shall be governed by an Executive Board, composed of the Police Chief, or his/her designee, from each participating city Each member of the Executive Board shall have an equal vote and voice on all board decisions. Unless otherwise provided, Roberts Revised Rules of Order shall govern all procedural matters relating to the business of the Executive Board. A presiding officer shall be elected by its members, together with such other officers as a majonty of the Board may determine. There shall be a minimum of four meetings each year, and not less than fifteen days written notice shall be given to all members prior to such meeting. The first meeting shall be held m March of each year to review the prior year's service. The second meeting shall be in August of each year to review and present a budget to the participating cities At least two other meetings shall be held each year to review the unit's activities and policies. The presiding officer, or any board member, may call extra sessions as necessary, upon a minimum of 72 hours notice. When the Board votes on any matters, a simple majonty of those present shall be required for passage. A quorum must be present at each meeting for any actions to be valid. In emergency situations, the presiding officer may conduct a telephone poll of Board members to resolve any issues The Board shall develop wntten policies, regulations and operational procedures within sixty (60) calendar days of the execution of this agreement. 2