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Seward County approves multi‑jurisdiction drug enforcement MOU, agrees to follow with interlocal agreement
Summary
The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a multi‑jurisdiction drug enforcement task force and authorized the chair to sign, while commissioners and counsel said a separate interlocal agreement will be needed to address elements not covered in the current MOU.
The Seward County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a Multi‑Jurisdiction Drug Enforcement Task Force and authorized the commission chair to sign the MOU on behalf of the county.
Commission discussion focused on the MOU’s short‑term utility and the need for a more formal interlocal agreement for a long‑term arrangement. One speaker who reviewed the document said that while signing the MOU would not prevent the county from participating in task force activities immediately, several required elements were not present in the current MOU and should be addressed in a separate interlocal agreement prepared with counsel from the participating entities.
A commissioner volunteered to coordinate with city attorneys and county counsel to develop a draft interlocal agreement. The board approved the immediate MOU authorization by voice vote, 5‑0, and directed staff and counsel to work on the interlocal drafting and coordination required for a longer‑term legal framework.
