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4. Relationship of Parties The County acknowledges and agrees that the work/services performed under this agreement by the BHRS Clinicians are performed as an independent contractor relative to the Cities. The BHRS Clinicians are part of the County of San Mateo workforce and remain employees of the County while providing services under this MOU and pursuant to the Pilot Program, and at no time shall BHRS Clinicians be deemed employees of the Cities. Neither the County of San Mateo nor any of its employees (including, but not limited to the BHRS Clinicians) acquire any of the rights, privileges, powers or advantages of the employees of the Cities. 5.Mutual Responsibilities of Parties 5.1 The Parties agree to develop, review and modify, as needed, policies and procedures for the Pilot Program, regarding, but not limited to, scope of work, chain of communication, necessary training, grievance process, performance concerns, monitoring of the Pilot Program, supervision of job performance of BHRS Clinicians, and handling and disposition of data generated by Pilot Program participants. The policies and procedures will reflect the Parties’ mutual understanding that the BHRS Clinicians are County employees and professionals who exercise independent judgment and expertise in the performance of their scope of work under the Pilot Program. 5.2 The Parties will participate, as needed, in efforts to obtain and analyze data to document the effectiveness of the Pilot Program in reaching the anticipated goals and objectives, while protecting and respecting individuals’ confidentiality and privacy rights. These efforts will include partnering with the Gardner Center to evaluate the Pilot Program’s effectiveness during the term of the MOU. 5.3 The Parties will develop relevant training plans for County and City staff and participate in collaborative trainings when appropriate, develop program strategies, and implement protocol of response team in a manner that respects the dignity and diversity of community members. 6. Responsibility of Individual Parties 6.1 Each City, acting through its Police Department, shall be responsible for each of the following: x Provide the assigned BHRS Clinician with a workspace, City- specific computer/automation support, and office supplies necessary for all work required within the City’s police station x Provide mobile police radio to the assigned BHRS Clinician for in- field work