Common use of Implementation Units Clause in Contracts

Implementation Units. Within 60 calendar days of the Effective Date, MPD will create and staff an Implementation Unit with the skills and abilities necessary to facilitate implementation of and compliance with this Agreement. The unit will serve as a liaison between MPD and the Independent Evaluator and will assist with the implementation of and compliance with this Agreement. At a minimum, this unit will coordinate MPD’s compliance and implementation activities; facilitate the provision of data, documents, materials, and access to the City’s and MPD’s personnel to the individual expert tasked with assessing compliance with this Agreement and MDHR, as needed; require that all data, documents, and records are maintained as provided in this Agreement; and assist in assigning implementation and compliance related tasks to MPD personnel. The unit will be led by an MPD employee at the level of commander or above, who directly reports to the Police Chief. MPD agrees to hire and retain individuals, or reassign current MPD employees, with the skills and abilities necessary so that the Agreement is implemented in a timely manner. Additional skills needed for this unit may include project management, data analysis skills, IT skills, familiarity with police training standards and practices, and policy drafting experience. Within 60 days of the Effective Date, the City will create and staff an implementation unit to similarly address requirements in this Agreement that must be implemented by City departments other than MPD. Nothing in this Agreement limits the City Attorney’s Office role in the compliance of this Agreement. I. Initial Changes to MPD’s Policies and Engagement