HomeMy WebLinkAbout27-02 - Res. Policy for Authorization of Wireless Telephone Agreements RESOLUTION NO . 27 - 02
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO A POLICY FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF WIRELESS
TELEPHONE AGREEMENTS IN SUPPORT OF COUNTY BUSINESS .
WHEREAS , the County desires to provide the tools to help contact the employees when they are
needed; and
WHEREAS , the Elected Officials and Department Heads may best determine the need for an
employee to utilize the County authorized Wireless Phone Agreement ;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Mason County Commissioners that
the Mason County Verizon Wireless Phone Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby
approved, and may be signed and authorized by the Elected Officials and Department Heads as
of March 12 , 2002 .
Dated this 12 day of March , 2002 .
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Wes Job on, Chairperson
Absent 3 / 12 / 02
Herb Baze, Commissioner
Bob Holter, Commissioner
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Clerk of the Board
PROV D AS TO FORM :
Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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ELECTED OFFICIALS
DEPARTMENT HEADS
Verizon Wireless Phone Agreement Exhibit A
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VERIZON WIRELESS PHONE AGREEMENT
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
This agreement is entered into between the County of Mason, hereinafter referred to as the
"County" and , hereinafter referred to as "employee" , on the
day of , 20
WITNESSETH.
WHEREAS , the County desires to provide the tools to help contact the employees when they are
needed; and
WHEREAS , many employees have indicated a desire for the County to obtain cellular service ;
and
WHEREAS , the law and the cellular supplier provides the opportunity to meet the needs
expressed by both the County and the employees ;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the terms , conditions , covenants and performance
contained herein, the parties agree as follows :
A. THE EMPLOYEE SHALL :
1 . Acknowledge their status as an emergency worker.
2 . Agree to assume full responsibility for any and all costs associated with cellular phone
service and pay said costs promptly.
3 . Pay for any installation charges and any equipment needed, which will remain the
property of the employee .
4 . By signing this agreement, be deemed to authorize the withholding of funds from the
employee paycheck, any amount necessary to pay for charges the County incurs as a
result of this contract .
5 . Authorize, in the event of the relationship between the employee and the County is
terminated, the County to withhold any and all of the employee ' s final reimbursement or
paycheck until such a time as the County is notified by Verizon Wireless that all charges
and obligations for service have been paid in full .
6 . Fully indemnify, release and hold harmless the County for any monetary costs or claims
of any nature arising out of this cellular telephone program .
Verizon Wireless Phone Agreement Exhibit A
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B . THE COUNTY SHALL :
1 . Authorize this individual to be on this plan.
2 . Authorize billing and be the responsible party of record for cellular telephone service
through Verizon Wireless .
C . TERM :
The term of Agreement shall begin on day of , 20 , and
shall automatically renew annually unless terminated according to the provisions herein .
D . TERMINATION :
1 . Termination of Convenience . Upon mutual agreement, either party may terminate the
Agreement immediately with written notice to the other party. The County may
terminate this agreement by notifying Verizon Wireless that the employee number is no
longer authorized to participate in the program, followed by written notice to the
employee .
2 . Termination for Cause . If the employer fails to perform in the manner called for in this
Agreement, or if the Service Provider fails to comply with any of the provisions of the
Agreement, or if the employee fails to participate actively with the County, or if the
employee does not maintain an acceptable performance evaluation, the County may
terminate this Agreement . Termination shall be effected by notifying Verizon Wireless
that the employee ' s number is no longer authorized to participate in the program,
followed by written notice to the employee .
E . ATTORNEY ' S FEES AND COSTS :
If any legal proceeding is brought for the enforcement of this Agreement, or because of an
alleged dispute, breach, default, or misrepresentation in connection with any of the
provisions of this Agreement, the County shall be entitled to recover from the employee, in
addition to any other relief to which such party may be entitled, reasonable attorney' s fees
and other costs incurred in that action or proceeding .
Verizon Wireless Phone Agreement Exhibit A
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F. JURISDICTION :
I . The Agreement has been and shall be construed as having been made and delivered
within the State of Washington, and it is agreed by each party hereto that this Agreement
shall be governed by the laws of the State of Washington, both as to interpretation and
performance .
2 . Any action or lawsuit inequity or judicial proceeding for the enforcement of this
Agreement or any provisions thereof, shall be instituted and maintained only in any of
the courts of competent jurisdiction in Mason County, Washington .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed the
day and year first written.
MASON COUNTY ELECTED EMPLOYEE
OFFICIAL OR DEPT HEAD
DATE
TITLE
DATE
APPROVED AS TO FORM :
PROSECUTOR
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