Common use of GENERAL NATURE OF ASSISTANCE Clause in Contracts

GENERAL NATURE OF ASSISTANCE. Assistance shall be in the form of resources, such as equipment, supplies, and personnel or the direct provision of services. The execution of the Omnibus Agreement shall not create any duty to respond on the part of any Member. A Member shall not be held liable to any other Member for failing to provide assistance. A Member has the absolute discretion to decline to provide any requested assistance and to withdraw resources it has provided at any time without incurring any liability. Resources are “borrowed”, with reimbursement (if applicable) and terms of exchange varying with the type of resource as defined in Articles 7 and 8. The Members hereto recognize that time is critical during an emergency and diligent efforts shall be made to respond to a request for resources as rapidly as possible, including any notification(s) that requested resources are not available. A subscribing Member maintains the option of submitting a request for assistance directly to the State or Federal government or through any other mutual aid agreement or compact the Member agency is party to.