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Board approves mutual aid MOU with Jefferson County, W.Va., citing staffing contingencies and waiver terms
Summary
The county attorney presented a mutual aid memorandum of understanding with Jefferson County, West Virginia; commissioners approved the MOU, which includes assistance contingent on staffing availability, general waiver of claims except for gross negligence, cross-training encouragement, and billing provisions.
Zachary Kiefer, the county attorney, recommended approval of a mutual aid memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Washington County and Jefferson County, West Virginia. He summarized key terms, saying assistance is contingent upon the availability of staffing and includes a general waiver of claims against the other party except for gross negligence or willful misconduct.
Kiefer said the MOU permits either county to initiate a request for aid, allows the responding party to determine resources to dispatch, promotes cross-training, and allows parties to bill for services where applicable. Jefferson County had unanimously approved the MOU on June 30, 2026; the board approved Washington County’s adoption and discussed scheduling a joint signing ceremony.
