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INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT Between
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION And
Lewis County, Washington
I. Mission Statement
Washington State University Extension engages people, organizations and communities to advance knowledge, economic well-being and quality of life by fostering inquiry, learning, and the application of research. This mission is carried out using research and experience-based educational programs from colleges and departments dispersed throughout the WSU system, which address important issues and needs of individuals and communities
in all 39 counties in the state of Washington. WSU Extension is enabled for this task as the
Land Grant Institution for Washington through partnerships with county, state, and federal governments. II. Purpose
The purpose of this agreement is to formalize the longstanding relationships between Washington State University Extension and Lewis County Government. This also continues a longstanding, joint funding relationship for county/area Extension faculty and designated support staff. This agreement conforms to the standards for interagency agreements set
forth in RCW 39.34.130.
III. Under terms of this Interagency Agreement, Washington State University Extension agrees to:
A. Recruit, employ and establish salaries for county/area Extension Educators and
designated WSU support staff for County. Employment concurrence will be sought from County Commissioners before an individual is hired and assigned to the County. B. Assure that salary increase monies will be available for Extension Educators and
designated support staff based on criteria established by the Washington State
Legislature and Washington State University President. C. Supplement the funds received from the county professional services contract and pay salary and fringe benefits for each county/area Extension Educator and designated staff
members.
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D. Submit to County at the beginning of each month an invoice for the actual reimbursement amount that occurred during the month of the professional services
contract appearing in Appendix A of this agreement.
E. In cases where position vacancies occur due to separations during a contract period, the counties will be invoiced to cover the county portion of annual leave and sick leave payout.
F. Provide fringe benefits to county/area Extension Educators as outlined in the WSU Faculty Manual and provide fringe benefits to support staff as specified by the applicable agreement, policy, or law.
G. Grant annual leave, sick leave, professional leave, other leave and holidays as outlined in
the WSU Faculty Manual for county/area Extension Educators or by the applicable agreement, policy, or law for jointly funded or fully WSU funded support staff. H. Provide in-service education for county/area Extension faculty members.
IV. Under terms of this Interagency Agreement, County will: A. Pay the amount agreed upon monthly, or as mutually agreed upon, to Washington State
University for Extension education services to be rendered in County. This professional
services contract, is known as a reimbursable “Appendix A” to this agreement, shall be for a term of one calendar year and will be negotiated prior to the beginning of each calendar year.
B. Promptly pay the invoice voucher from Washington State University. Current month
invoice to be billed by the 10th and payable on the 25th of the month, or on a scheduled mutually agreed upon between WSU Extension and County. The invoice to be for the actual monthly reimbursement of the contract amount.
C. The county agrees to pay the “county portion” of accumulated leave payments for
contracted personnel due to separation. D. Contingent upon approval of the Board of County Commissioners or County Executive, the county will continue to support contracted personnel on professional or retraining
leave.
E. Furnish office facilities for faculty and support staff. F. Provide an adequate operating budget to carry out Extension educational programs for
citizens of the County. This budget will cover secretarial and support staff salaries not
covered by this Agreement and telephone, office equipment, teaching and office supplies and travel costs. V. Washington State University and County jointly agree that:
A. Additional program support staff positions may be employed and fully funded by either party to assist in carrying out Extension educational programs in the County.
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B. This Interagency Agreement is effective upon being signed by appropriate representatives of the two organizations. It may be periodically reviewed and amended
or supplemented as may be mutually agreed upon in writing.
VI. Terms of Modification or Termination of this Agreement: A. This Interagency Agreement may be modified by the parties when mutually agreed
upon in writing. This Agreement shall continue in effect until terminated following
mutual discussion and agreement. Should the parties be unable to agree on the level of support for professional services of Extension Educators and jointly funded staff in an upcoming contract period specified in Appendix A to this document, either party may terminate the contract. However, written notice of termination must be received before
October 1 for termination effective January 1 of the next year.
VII. Records Retention A. Both Washington State University and the County will maintain records which are
sufficient and properly reflect all costs incurred under terms of this Interagency
Agreement. These records will be retained as set forth in the applicable retention schedule or six years, whichever is less. VIII. Non-Discrimination
A. There will be no discrimination in the performance of this Agreement on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation (including gender identity), age, genetic history, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or any other
protected status, in compliance with applicable federal and state law. This includes Title
VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Pub. L. No. 88-352), as amended; the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (Pub. L. No. 100-259); Presidential Executive Order 11246, as amended, including the Equal Opportunity Clause contained therein; Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment
Act of 1974, as amended, and the Affirmative Action Clauses contained therein; the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; and applicable non-discrimination laws of the state of Washington.
APPROVED:
_________________________________ _____________________________________ Dr. Vicki McCracken Date County Commissioners Date
Associate Dean and Director or County Executive
WSU Extension
_________________________________
Daniel G. Nordquist Date Associate Vice President Office of Research Support and Operations
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INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT
Between WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION And Lewis County, Washington
APPENDIX A
The following funds will be provided under this Memorandum of Agreement for the period
January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 to provide an extension program. Federal Funds $ 0 Non-Federal Funds $ 175,105.52
TOTAL FUNDS $ 175,105.52
It is understood that non-Federal funds provided by the County in support of this agreement may
be identified by WSU as match for Federal capacity program (Hatch Act, Smith-Lever Act, etc.)
funds received by WSU to support Extension activities.
Number $ Amount for County Portion 1 County Director * $ 24,998.00
1
Part-time Part-time
Extension Faculty – 4-H
Extension Faculty – Small Farms AP – Food Safety
$ 39,376.00
$3,500.00 $4,000.00 1 AP – Master Gardener $ 49,452.00 1 Administrative Assistant
Non-payroll Support (travel)
Total
$ 53,279.52
$500.00
175,105.52 *Includes department head responsibilities for one Extension Educator.
_________________________________ _____________________________________ Dr. Vicki McCracken Date County Commissioners Date
Associate Dean and Director or County Executive
WSU Extension
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Daniel G. Nordquist Date Associate Vice President Office of Research Support and Operations