Interagency Agreement
/ˌɪntərˈeɪdʒənsi əˈɡriːmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal, written contract between two or more government agencies outlining shared responsibilities and resource allocation for a specific project or service.
The environmental cleanup was carried out under an interagency agreement between the EPA and the Department of the Interior.
Forms
- interagency agreement
- interagency agreements
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Commentary
Interagency agreements often serve to clarify roles and funding among agencies without creating enforceable rights against third parties; drafters should specify obligations carefully.
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