Item 11 - Joint Agreement with OC for the 800MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS)

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Attachment A - Joint Agreement for 800 MHz CCCS Page 10 of 83 2) Lead Agency gathers relevant information to determine the feasibility of the request and the potential benefit to existing Partner Agencies and overall public safety in Orange County. 4) Lead Agency presents the request to the Governance Committtee at a Governance Committee meeting. The Governance Committee shall approve or disapprove the addition of the Mutual Aid Agency. 3.3.2 Mutual Aid Agency Access and Limitations Mutual Aid Agencies are only allowed access to use the common talkgroups/channels and the mutual aid channels associated with other systems that are included in our radio programming. Mutual Aid Agency use of the System is restricted to the actual duration of a mutual aid incident. Mutual Aid Agencies do not have a role in defining the operation of the System. The inclusion or exclusion of Mutual Aid Agencies in the System will be determined by the Governance Committee and will be reviewed annually or as needed. 3.3.3 Mutual Aid Agency Financial Responsiblities Mutual Aid Agency financial responsibilities are outlined in section 5.2.5 below. 4.0 SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION The Lead Agency shall have the authority and responsibility to maintain the proper operation of the System. The Lead Agency shall be responsible for maintaining, managing, and operating the System, which includes staffing the System Watch Network Operations Center on a continual basis (e.g., 240065), assuring the seamless operation of the System. 4.1 System Equipment The Lead Agency shall approve and evaluate all equipment and new technology for use with the system to ensure that it meets the requisite technical standards and requirements. Approved equipment must meet the standards set by the Federal Communication Commission as well as any Federal, State, and Local Laws. 4.2 System Subscriber Equipment Each Member Agency is responsible for the maintenance, management, and operation of its System Subscriber Equipment. A Member Agency may establish a System Subscriber Equipment maintenance contract with the Lead Agency. Prior to making any modifications to System Subscriber Equipment, including but not limited to adding radios or alteration to dispatch center equipment, Member Agencies must request such modifications to be reviewed and approved by the Lead Agency as outlined in section 4.4. 4.3 Dispatch Centers Member Agencies may operate their own Dispatch Centers at their discretion. Individual Member Agencies that manage their own Dispatch Centers shall be responsible for the day to day maintenance, management, and operation of those Dispatch Centers, equipment and associated facilities. Day to day dispatch operations and protocols shall be left to the individual Members 10