01-047 - Port of Seattle / Valley Cities - Valley Special Response Team Operation

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VII GOVERNANCE effective pooling of personnel, improved utilization of municipal funds, reduced duplication of equipment, improved 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 officers and the community, and improved cost effectiveness VI DURATION The minimum term of this agreement shall be one year upon adoption This agreement shall automatically be extended for consecutive one -year periods unless one or more of the participating municipalities gives notice of intent to terminate participation in the team pursuant to this agreement. Any such notice of termination shall be in writing and served on the other executive board members Once a member agency serves notice of termination it will become effective in 90 days The affairs of the team shall be governed by an Executive Board, composed of the Police Chief, or his /her designee, from each participating municipality 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 majority of the Board may determine There shall be a minimum of four meetings each year The first meeting shall be held in 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 municipalities At least two other meetings shall be held each year to review the team's activities and policies The presiding officer, or any board member, may call extra sessions as necessary When the Board votes on any matters, a simple majority of those present shall be required for passage A quorum of three (3) 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 team written policies, regulations and operational procedures within (90) calendar days of the execution of this agreement. VIII TEAM OBJECTIVES The individual specialty units from each participating municipality will consolidate into one combined special response team, hereafter known as "Valley SRT servicing each participating municipality The Valley Special Response Team WCIA Final Version 2 Valley Special Response Team Operational Agreement