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A resolution approving a contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Public Defender, and Middle Tennessee State University, on behalf of its Department of Social Work, to provide field work experience for students enrolled in certain Middle Tennessee State University undergraduate and graduate social work programs.
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WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of Middle Tennessee State University and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Public Defender, to provide the opportunity for students to gain practical experience in providing social work services to client groups served by a wide variety of social and human service agencies; and,
WHEREAS, Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Social Work and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Public Defender, have entered into a contract, attached hereto and incorporated herein, to provide field work experience for students enrolled in certain Middle Tennessee State University undergraduate and graduate social work programs; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the agreement between Middle Tennessee State University, Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Social Work and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Public Defender to provide field work experience for students enrolled in certain Middle Tennessee State University undergraduate and graduate social work programs, 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.
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Analysis
This resolution approves a contract between the Metropolitan Nashville Public Defender and Middle Tennessee State University to provide field work experience for students enrolled in certain undergraduate and graduate social work programs.
According to the terms of the agreement, the Public Defender’s office will provide meaningful professional experiences to the social work students. The students will not be considered employees of the Metropolitan Government.
Neither party shall be responsible for personal injury or property damage except from that resulting from the negligence of its employees or others for whom the party is legally responsible.
The contract term begins on January 1, 2025, and ends on December 31, 2029. The agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days written notice.
Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for performance of this agreement.