07. Red River Regional Dispatch Center Joint Powers Agreement review

37 Version Oct 13, 2022 with the contractor. If a Member Entity has a claim made against it for a contract for maintenance of a Dispatch Center Element, the Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority shall reimburse the Member Entity for any and all legal fees or other costs or damages the Member Entity incurs arising from or related to the contract dispute. Claims made or brought against a Member Entity arising out of a contract for maintenance of a Dispatch Center Element shall be venued in accordance with the applicable maintenance contract venue selection language and/or applicable federal or state rules, regulations, or laws. ARTICLE XIV. DIRECTOR Section 14.01 THE DIRECTOR. The Director is the chief administrative officer of the Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority. The Director is chosen by the Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority solely on the basis of training, experience, executive and administrative qualifications. The Director is appointed by the RRRDC Authority Board for an indefinite term and may be removed at any time by the RRRDC Authority Board; however, the RRRDC Authority Board is authorized to enter into an employment agreement with the Director containing provisions that address termination for cause, termination without cause, or both. Section 14.02 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR. (a) The Director is the head of the administrative branch of the Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority and is responsible to the RRRDC Authority Board for the administration of the Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority's affairs. (b) The Director will be responsible for compliance of, and enforcement of, this Agreement and the resolutions of the Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority. (c) The Director appoints employees on the basis of merit and fitness and subject to the applicable personnel policies or rules of the Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority and the Approved Budget. The Director may remove or suspend appointed employees subject to applicable personnel policies or rules. The Director shall maintain authorized Full Time Equivalent (FTE) positions for the organization consistent with RRRDC Authority Board approvals and budgetary constraints. The Director may delegate tasks and projects to Red River Regional Dispatch Center Authority employees or Member Entity staff, including the Human Resources Agent. (d) The Director must attend meetings of the RRRDC Authority Board. The Director may take part in discussion at RRRDC Authority Board meetings but may not vote.