11-087 - Valley Cities - Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT)

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consult with the finance department of the jurisdiction and obtain its approval. The duty of managing the finances of the VSWAT Team shall be rotated to other participating jurisdictions at the discretion of the Board. The Board may, at its discretion, appoint one (1) or more legal advisors to advise the Board on legal issues affecting the VSWAT Team. The legal advisor(s) shall, when appropriate or when requested by the Board, consult with the legal representatives of all participating jurisdictions before rendering legal advice. X. COMMAND AND CONTROL During field activation of the VSWAT Team, an Incident Commander, VSWAT Team Tactical Commander, and VSWAT Team Team Leader(s) will be designated. The duties and procedures to be utilized by the Incident Commander, the VSWAT Team Tactical Commander, and the VSWAT Team Team Leader(s) shall be set forth in the standard operating procedures approved by the Board. The standard operating procedures approved by the board may designate other personnel to be utilized during an incident. XI. EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, AND BUDGET Each participating jurisdiction shall acquire the equipment of its participating VSWAT Team members. Each participating jurisdiction shall provide sufficient funds to update, replace, repair, and maintain the equipment and supplies utilized by its participating VSWAT Team members. Each participating jurisdiction shall provide sufficient funds to provide for training of its participating VSWAT Team members. The equipment, supplies, and training provided by each jurisdiction to its personnel participating in the VSWAT Team shall, unless otherwise determined by the Board, be equal to those provided by the other participating jurisdictions. Each member jurisdiction shall maintain an independent budget system to account for funds allocated and expended by its participating VSWAT Team members. The Board must approve any joint capital expenditure for VSWAT Team equipment. XII. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS UPON TERMINATION Termination shall be in accordance with those procedures set forth in prior sections. Each participating jurisdiction shall retain sole ownership of equipment purchased and provided to its participating VSWAT Team members. Any assets acquired with joint funds of the VSWAT Team shall be equally divided among the participating jurisdictions at the asset's fair market value upon termination. The value of the assets of the VSWAT Team shall be determined by using commonly accepted methods of valuation. If two (2) or more participating jurisdictions desire an asset, the final decision shall be made by arbitration (described below). Any property not claimed shall be declared surplus by the Board and disposed of pursuant to state law for the disposition of surplus property. The proceeds from the sale or disposition of VALLEY SWAT TEAM 08 -19 -2010 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT Page 4