Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) General Guidance Document
MOUs provide the framework for effective linkages and are essential tools for successful
partnerships. However, what works for one organization may not be effective for
another. Some components may be essential, while others may be less useful in a
particular situation. Create your MOU with your program’s individual needs in mind. If
you need assistance contact the Barry Kelly or Pat Johnson. Please submit a scanned
copy of all formalized and signed agreements (with signatures) to the Office of Adult
Education for our files.
DIRECTIONS: Use the components below to generate a draft MOU between your
organization and a potential partner.
INTRO. COMPONENT:
WHAT IT IS:
BE SURE TO INCLUDE:
I.
COMPONENT:
WHAT IT IS:
BE SURE TO INCLUDE:
II.
COMPONENT:
WHAT IT IS:
BE SURE TO INCLUDE:
III.
COMPONENT:
WHAT IT IS:
BE SURE TO INCLUDE:
Names of parties entering agreement
List the agencies that are entering the
agreement
Your agency name (include program name)
Partner agency name
Background and missions of parties
entering agreement
Indicates backgrounds and missions of
agencies involved in the MOU
Your agency’s background and mission
Partner agency’s background and mission
Overview of the project, activities, and
goals
Summarizeand
outcomes
activities,
target clientele
authorization, goals,
What the MOU authorizes the agencies to do
Goals of the linkage agreement
Intended outcomes of the project
Target clientele for linkages
Responsibilities of your agency
Summarize responsibilities of your agency
What your agency will do as part of the MOU
(specific types of actions, activities, or
information
sharing; indicate whether ongoing or only
when
emergencies occur. Outline who will be
responsible for reporting and funding.)
(If appropriate: Statement that your agency will
comply with all appropriate local, state, or
federal
laws and regulations)
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IV.
COMPONENT:
WHAT IT IS:
BE SURE TO INCLUDE:
Responsibilities of your partner agency
Summarize responsibilities of your partner
agency
What
the other agency will do as part of the
MOU
(specific
types of actions, activities, or
information
sharing; indicate whether ongoing or only when
emergencies occur. . Outline who will be
responsible for reporting and funding.)
(If appropriate: Statement that your agency will
comply with all appropriate local, state, or
federal
laws and regulations)
VI..
COMPONENT:
WHAT IT IS:
Modification and Termination
Conditions under which the MOU may be
modified
or terminated
What conditions would modify MOU (usually by
mutual agreement of both parties/amendment)
What conditions would end MOU
How modification or termination is conveyed to
the
other party
BE SURE TO INCLUDE:
VI.
COMPONENT:
WHAT IT IS:
BE SURE TO INCLUDE:
Signature of executive from each agency
Indicates official authorization for the
agreement
(Director signature is not required for local
agreements.)
Program director signing for your agency.
Program director, CEO, or relevant department
head signing for partner agency
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