Agenda - Item 6-d - Social Services Reform and Performance Memorandum of Understanding

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Page 1 of 20 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (FISCAL YEAR 2018 -19) BETWEEN THE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND ORANGE COUNTY A Written Agreement Pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 108A-74, an Act of the North Carolina General Assembly This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is made by and between the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, (hereinafter referred to as the “Department”) and Orange County a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina (hereinafter referred to as the “County”) to comply with the requirements of law, N.C. Gen. Stat. § 108A-74. The Department and the County may be referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” TERMS OF UNDERSTANDING In consideration of the mutual promises and agreements contained herein, as well as other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged by the Parties, the Parties agree to this MOU, effective July 1, 2018, in compliance with the mandates of law enacted by the North Carolina General Assembly and in recognition of possible amendments by the General Assembly, the Parties further agree to conform to changes made to the law, notwithstanding a contractual term previously agreed upon. 1.0 Parties to the MOU The only Parties to this MOU are the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Orange County, a political subdivision of the State of North Carolina. 1.1 Relationships of the Parties Nothing contained herein shall in any way alter or change the relationship of the parties as defined under the laws of North Carolina. It is expressly understood and agreed that the enforcement of the terms and conditions of this MOU, and all rights of action relating to such enforcement, shall be strictly reserved to the Department and the County. Nothing contained in this document shall give or allow any claim or right of action whatsoever by any other third person. It is the express intention of the Department and County that any such person or entity, other than the Department or the County, receiving services or benefits under this MOU shall be deemed an incidental beneficiary only. Subcontracting: The County shall be responsible for the performance of all of its subcontractors. The County shall disclose the names of its subcontractors to the Department within thirty (30) days of the execution thereof. The County shall also provide additional information concerning its subcontractors as may be requested by the Department within thirty (30) days of the request. The County additionally agrees not to enter into any confidentiality agreement or provision with a subcontractor or other agent to provide services related to this MOU that would prevent or frustrate the disclosure of information to the Department. Subcontractors shall be defined under this MOU to mean any party the county enters into a contractual relationship with for the complete administration of one or more social services programs covered by this MOU. Temporary employees hired by the County shall not be considered subcontractors under this MOU. 4