2017/11/22 Council Agenda Packet

,. 911 may make application to the Governing Board in the same manner as, and be subject to such conditions and approvals as the Governing Board may deem appropriate for, an entity(other than an Associate Agency) seeking admission as a new Principal. SECTION 15. RETAINED POWERS OF PARTICIPATING AGENCIES. Each Participating Agency shall retain the responsibility and authority for its operational departments and for such equipment and services as are required at its place of operation to interconnect to Snohomish County 911's operations. Interconnecting equipment and services necessary to the provision of authorized Snohomish County 911 services may be funded through Snohomish County 911's budget and operational programs. SECTION 16. INVENTORY AND PROPERTY. Equipment, vehicles and furnishings for Snohomish County 911's operation shall be acquired as provided by law. If any Participating Agency provides equipment or furnishings for Snohomish County 911's use, title to the same shall rest with the respective local entity unless that equipment or furnishing is acquired by Snohomish County 911. The Executive Director shall maintain and bi-annually update an inventory of equipment and furnishings owned by, leased or temporarily assigned to Snohomish County 911, and the values thereof. In event of dissolution or termination of Snohomish County 911, assigned or loaned items shall be returned to the lending entity and all other items or funds derived from the sale thereof shall be distributed to Principals as described in Section 20. SECTION 17. WITHDRAWAL BY OR TERMINATION OF PRINCIPAL. a. Any Principal may withdraw its membership and terminate its participation in this Agreement by providing written notice and serving that notice on the Governing Board on or before June 30 in any year. After providing appropriate notice as provided in this Section,that Principal's membership withdrawal shall become effective on the last day of the calendar year following the year in which the notice is given. A Principal that has given notice of its intent to terminate must meet with the Executive Director or his or her designee to develop a departure plan. The departure plan is intended to ensure an orderly separation of the Principal from New Agency and ensure minimal disruption in 911 Calls response for the public. The departure plan may include the transfer of funds and equipment or other assets and must be approved by Simple Majority Vote of the Board. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Principals shall be prohibited from withdrawing their membership and terminating their participation in this Agreement during the Initial Term; provided, a Principal may give appropriate notice of its intent to withdraw pursuant to this Section during the Initial Term, and in such event that 28 42