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Dover Board approves internship MOU with MHOA pending legal review
Summary
The Board voted to approve an MOU to host an intern through the Massachusetts Association of Health Officers (MHOA), contingent on legal review of an intellectual‑property clause; members cited training value and modest revenue.
The Dover Board of Health voted Jan. 5 to approve a memorandum of understanding to host an intern through the Massachusetts Association of Health Officers, subject to legal review of an intellectual‑property clause.
Member Dawn Quangbush moved the motion to approve the MOU pending legal review of the IP language; it was seconded and passed by recorded assent. Board members said the program offers training value and will bring modest revenue to support the board’s work. One member asked that staff raise members’ IP concerns with town counsel (Nina’s office) and, if necessary, seek outside legal advice on the intellectual‑property language.
Board members also discussed logistics and the possibility of the town receiving approximately $10,000 through the arrangement; members noted that any town funds are processed through municipal accounts and described prior constraints on direct donations to the board. The approved motion expressly asked for legal review of the IP clause before final implementation.
Next steps: staff will forward members’ comments to town council for legal review and proceed with the MOU once counsel clears the IP language.
