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A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and The University of Nevada, Reno to provide experience opportunities for its students enrolled in its Masters of Public Health program.
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WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of The University of Nevada, Reno and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide experience opportunities for its students enrolled in its Masters of Public Health program; and,
WHEREAS, The University of Nevada, Reno and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, have entered into a contract, attached hereto and incorporated herein, to provide experience opportunities for its students enrolled in its Masters of Public Health program; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this contract be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the contract between The University of Nevada, Reno and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide experience opportunities for its students enrolled in its Masters of Public Health program, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves an agreement between the University of Nevada, Reno and the Metropolitan Board of Health to provide clinical experience opportunities for students in its Masters of Public Health program. The term of the agreement is for five years. Either party may terminate the agreement upon 90 days’ written notice. University of Nevada is required to provide assurance that the students are covered by health and professional liability insurance, and agrees to assume responsibility for its students participating in the program.
Fiscal Note: The students would receive no compensation of any kind from the Metropolitan Government and would not be considered Metro employees.