| (a) The department may provide to a private organization covered by these sections: (1) fundraising and solicitation assistance; (2) staff services to coordinate activities; (3) administrative and clerical services; (4) office and meeting space; (5) training; and (6) other miscellaneous services as needed to further the duties and purposes of the organization in support of the department. (b) The private organization may provide: (1) postage; (2) printing, including letterhead and newsletters; (3) special event insurance; (4) recognition of donors; (5) bond and liability insurance for organization officers; and (6) other miscellaneous services as needed to further the duties and purposes of the department. (c) The private organization and the department shall enter into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) which contains specific provisions regarding: (1) the relationship between the private organization and the department, and a mechanism for solving any conflicts or disputes; (2) fundraising and solicitation; (3) the use of all funds and other donations from fundraising or solicitation, less legitimate expenses as described in the MOU, for the benefit of the department; (4) the maintenance by the private organization of receipts and documentation of all funds and other donations received, including furnishing such records to the department; and (5) the furnishing to the department of any audit of the private organization by the Internal Revenue Service or a private firm. |
