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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 Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, by and on behalf of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, for the provision of clinical instruction and experience opportunities for students enrolled in the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine’s veterinary medical education program.
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WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of the University System of Georgia, by and on behalf of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, to provide clinical instruction and experience opportunities for students enrolled in the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine’s veterinary medical education program; and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, by and on behalf of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, have entered into a contract to provide clinical instruction and experience opportunities for students enrolled in the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine’s veterinary medical education program; 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 contract between the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, by and on behalf of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, for the provision of clinical instruction and experience opportunities for students enrolled in the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine’s veterinary medical education 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.
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Analysis
This resolution approves a contract between the Metropolitan Board of Health and the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia to provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities for students enrolled in the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. According to the terms of the agreement, the Health Department will provide clinical instruction and experiences to students, and students will not be considered employees of the Metropolitan Government.
The university must provide assurances that students are covered by health and professional liability insurance, and the school has agreed to assume responsibility for its students participating in the program.
The term of the agreement begins November 1, 2024, and continues for three years. The agreement may be extended for an additional two years with written approval of the parties. The agreement may be terminated by either party upon 30 days’ written notice.
Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for the performance of this agreement.