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County Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification (FY 2021)

Original title: Fiscal Year End (FYE) 2021 Annual Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification

Record date · November 9, 2021

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What This Bill Does

This document is a required annual filing for the Board of County Commissioners to maintain eligibility for the federal Equitable Sharing Program. The program allows local law enforcement agencies to receive a portion of assets seized during federal investigations.

Why it matters

This agreement ensures the county remains eligible to receive and spend federal funds derived from , which are restricted to specific law enforcement purposes.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Local Law Enforcement Agencies

These agencies are the primary recipients of funds distributed through the Equitable Sharing Program.

Directly affected

Board of County Commissioners

The Board must approve the certification to maintain the county's legal eligibility for the program.

Key Facts

The document is an annual certification required for participation in the federal Equitable Sharing Program.
The item is classified as a 'Consent Item,' typically indicating it is handled as a routine administrative matter.
The agreement covers the Fiscal Year End (FYE) 2021 period.
The Board of County Commissioners is the approving authority for this certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Equitable Sharing Program?

It is a federal program that allows state and local law enforcement agencies to receive a share of assets seized during federal investigations.

Why does the county need to sign this document?

The county must annually certify its compliance with federal rules to remain eligible to receive and use these shared assets.

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Annual Compliance Cycle

The document confirms that participation in the Equitable Sharing Program requires an annual, recurring certification process.

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