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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE PASSAIC COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES AND SAINT MICHAEL’S MEDICAL CENTER.
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WHEREAS, the County of Passaic (hereafter “County”) is a government body incorporated pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:18-1, et seq. and vested with all rights contained therein; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:20-1 the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Passaic (hereinafter “Board”) are vested with decision-making powers on behalf of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Health Services (hereafter “Department”) is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of approximately 525,000 residents from 16 Municipalities in the County; and
WHEREAS, the Department requests a resolution for a Memorandum of Understanding between the Passaic County Department of Health Services and Saint Michael’s Medical Center. This Partnership is to promote the New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection Program; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to include Passaic County Department of Health Services and its subsidiaries in the network of organizations committed to promoting access to breast, cervical, prostate, and colorectal cancer screening, education, and treatment services to community residents; and
WHEREAS, this matter was discussed at the September 17, 2024, meeting of the Health and Human Services Committee and is being recommended to the Board for approval; and
NOW, THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Passaic hereby authorizes the Department of Health Services to execute the attached Memorandum of Understanding between the Department of Health Services and Saint Michael’s Medical Center; and
LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of the Board, the Clerk to the Board, County Counsel, and Director of Health Services are authorized to take any and all actions necessary to have the above Memorandum of Understanding executed.
JDP September 24, 2024