This tool is intended to be your guide for writing an MOU. The document
is laid out in a recommended MOU structure with suggested headings
for each section. Each section poses questions to consider to help guide
you when writing content for it. Sample paragraphs are included for your
reference; however, it is important to note that the sample paragraphs are
geared for illustration purposes toward a specific MOU example. The
sample used in this document is for a city that is setting up an MOU among
disciplines for the use of an intra-jurisdictional interoperability channel.
Further, each community’s MOU language will need to be modified
according to the purpose of the agreement. The sample paragraphs
provide examples and guidance only and should not be taken literally.
This document does not address every issue that jurisdictions may face
when seeking to establish an MOU. An MOU should be customized to
the capability or resource for which it is established and should consider
any unique characteristics of the specific community and participating
jurisdictions.
