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491 STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA) ) CABARRUS COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA) AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 6th day of August 1990, by and between The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, hereinafter referred to as "the University," for its Master of Public Administration Program, Department of Political Science, and the Cabarrus County, hereinafter referred to as "the Agency." W I T N E S S E TH: WHEREAS, the University requires as a part of the Master of Public Administration Program that all degree candidates who have completed twelve months of full-time graduate work in public administration be assigned to a work experience with a unit of local government (or other appropriate agency) as a part of the students' degree requirements; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into a joint training program for Master in Public Administration Degree candidates in which the MPA student will have full-time professional supervised assignments within the unit of local government; and WHEREAS, the agency desires to provide the supervision and internship experience which would enable MPA degree candidates to fulfill their degree requirements. NOW, THEREFORE, The University and the Agency have entered into this Agreement and agree as follows: 1. MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE UNIVERSITY AND AGENCY a. Both parties will jointly: Establish the educational objectives for a professional training program, devise methods for their implementation,and continually evaluate the effectiveness of the training experience. b. Schedule at least one (1) joint conference a year to discuss progress of the Program and changes or revisions desired in the agreement. c. Agree that there shall be no unlawful discrimination in the Program based upon race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, handicap or veteran status. d. Inform each other of changes in curriculum, Program and staff which may affect the training experience. 2. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES That the agency will: a. Provide to the University the sum of $23,000 to be paid in advance in quarterly equal installments of $5,750. b. Provide a supervised, professional work experience which will substantially contribute both to the achievement of agency objectives and to the educational objectives of the trainee. c. Appoint a designated Agency representative to coordinate the training Program and to work with the University's instructors and the trainee to facilitate a meaningful learning experience. d. Provide the University with any appropriate written orientation materials to assist the trainee and faculty members. e. Discuss the trainee's performance with him/her on a regular basis, advise the University of the trainee's performance, and work with faculty and the trainee to overcome any deficiencies. f. Schedule trainee's work to allow the trainee to attend professional development seminars scheduled by the University. These will amount to no more than 12 days over the entire traineeship period. g. Work with the MPA Program faculty in helping the trainee integrate classroom learning with professional work assignments. h. Request removal from the training program by the University of any student failing to observe the Agency's policies and procedures. 3. UNIVERSITY RESPONSIBILITIES a. Designate as trainee for the Program, with the concurrence of the Agency representative, a student enrolled in the MPA Program who has completed at least 38 hours of graduate course work. b. Insure that the trainee continues to make normal progress in the MPA Program, and that the trainee is advised as to all applicable rules and regulations through regular contact with the faculty of the University. c. Inform the student of any special requirements of the Agency as communicated to the University. d. Provide professional development seminars and academic counseling to enhance the trainee's performance of Agency assignments. e. Counsel the trainee if and when the trainee's performance is not acceptable to the Agency.