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A-4. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Approve a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the US Department of Homeland Security’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Maricopa County on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office pursuant to which selected personnel as authorized to perform immigration enforcement in specific situations with the Maricopa County jail facilities under federal authority. This MOA will remain in effect for three years from the date of signing unless terminated earlier by either party. The purpose of this MOA is to enhance the safety and security of the Maricopa County jail facilities by focusing resources on identifying and processing for removal, criminal alien who pose a threat to or danger to the community. This MOA sets forth the process for designation, training, certification and authorization of certain Sheriff’s Office personnel to perform certain immigration enforcement functions. (C-50-10-052-3-00)