MOU MCSO-MCAO PERSONNEL 061114 REV1.DOCX

Memorandum of Understanding
Between
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office
And
Maricopa County Attorney’s Office
WHEREAS, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), must comply with certain court
orders and legal requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Maricopa County has authorized the creation of dedicated positions to assist
MCSO with legal advice; and
WHEREAS, the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office (MCAO), in its statutory role to provide
County agencies with civil legal services, has been requested by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s
Office to provide suitable personnel to provide legal counsel and assist with providing necessary
legal advice; and
THEREFORE, the MCSO and the MCAO have agreed to mutually share in the provision of the
aforementioned legal services and compliance activities. The following is a memorandum of the
terms and conditions of the understanding that exists between these two County agencies.
1. The MCAO will establish two positions: an Attorney and a Management Analyst, to
provide legal counsel and assistance.
2. The personnel assigned to these roles will report to appropriate supervisory personnel
within the MCAO Civil Services Division.
3. MCSO agrees to provide space, equipment, and supplies within MCSO for the
assigned personnel.
4. MCSO agrees to reimburse MCAO for the costs of the salary, overtime, benefits,
attorney bar dues, and training of the two positions, in an annual amount of
approximately $216,124; based on the detailed budget attached.
5. MCAO and MCSO agree to work cooperatively regarding cost changes due to salary
and benefit increases that may be approved after commencement of this
memorandum.
6. MCAO will send to MCSO reimbursement requests at the close of each month and
MCSO will authorize the transfer of these costs each month.
7. The assigned personnel will provide periodic reports of their activities to MCAO and
MCSO as required.

MOU Between MCSO and MCAO
For Personnel
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8. The memorandum, of understanding shall commence June 23, 2014, and terminate
upon written sixty (60) days’ notice given by either party.
This memorandum is executed by the parties below and is effective as of the date state above:
County Attorney Date Sheriff Date
ATTEST:
Chairman, Date Clerk of the Board Date
Board of Supervisors
Approved as to form:
Deputy County Attorney Date