A Memorandum of Agreement, or Memorandum of Understanding, is a document signed by multiple entities that may be interacting in the future, to clarify their roles and responsibilities ahead of time. For example, the MRC is developing MOA/MOU documents with a number of municipal and other organizations, as part of community response plans.

The overall aim of this MOU is to contribute and support the data-information exchange amongst the signatories Agencies below, with a view to : Foster, promote, and facilitate pro-poor and sustainable economic growth, improve livelihood opportunities and increase earning potential for inhabitants of the Tonle Sap Region, Promote and facilitate a more sustainable use of Tonle Sap's natural resources (fish and other sources of human food) so as to assure a continued and nutritious food supply to t.

The Steering Committee would be responsible for : Promoting complementarity among, and, where appropriate to coordinate, the activities of the respective agencies in order to achieve the MOU objectives. The Steering Committee shall also provide policy guidance and strategic support for this MOU The Task Force would be responsible for : Providing operational and logistical support for the implementation of the policy direction provided by the Steering Committee.

To ensure clarity between both the fellow and the hosting organization regarding the nature of the relationship, as noted in the guidelines, an MOU should have explicit language affirming that the hosting organization understands and accepts that the fellow shall operate in a manner that is highly independent and will not to be supervised as a regular employee - even if the fellow is placed on payroll for the purpose of accessing health benefits or other organizational resources.

A formal public apology to Vietnam Veterans and their families, acknowledging the Veterans' service and the Crown's previous failures to address concerns. The MoU also acknowledges that the Reeves (1999) and McLeod (2001) reports were based on flawed assumptions.

All Vietnam Veterans and their families are invited to participate in the Tribute08 reunion on Queens Birthday Weekend next year. An important part of Tribute08 will be a Whakanoa ceremony to commemorate the 37 New Zealanders who died in action and those who have died since. The NZDF will publicly acknowledge Veterans were not well treated when they returned

Vietnam Veterans receive a one-off payment of $40,000 if they are suffering a "prescribed condition". The partner of a Veteran who has died as a result of a prescribed condition receives $25,000; $30,000 is paid to each child who suffers from any of five "accepted conditions"; and a payment of $30,000 goes to each family who has lost a child to one of five accepted conditions. A number of payments have already been made in each category and others are being processed.

The Queen has been asked to approve a distinctly New Zealand medal for Vietnam Service, and to allow South Vietnamese gallantry awards to be worn by recipients. A Battle/Theatre Honours Committee, convened by NZDF, has recommended that the 1 RNZIR South Vietnam Theatre Honour be changed to recognise the service of all rifle companies that served in Vietnam.

The Crown is to access, monitor and, where appropriate, sponsor research into the intergenerational effects of dioxins. One of the major concerns of many Veterans is how their exposure to a toxic environment could affect their children and subsequent generations.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) describes an agreement between parties. For example, two institutions may agree to submit grant proposals within a certain time with the goal of establishing a research collaboration. The MOU formalizes the intention of the two parties without a legal commitment. If you need a Memorandum of Understanding to begin a collaboration in another country, contact the Purchasing Department, Business Contracts team .

The link "Initiate an Application" will take you through the steps necessary to generate an MOU for signature. Policy 980 states that these MOUs may be signed by deans, ORU directors or the University Librarian. Please follow the link from "Initiate an Application" and select the type of process you wish to initiate. The online form will gather the necessary information to begin the discussion and negotiation of a new or supplementary agreement.

Data Producers must have complete control over the viewer ship and content of the data that they share All member agencies shall be able to edit, modify or delete any data which is made available by them to the TSBR-ED.

In both cases an open and accessible policy process is being used. The RIR Boards, exercising their policy process and fiduciary responsibilities, have drafted two documents and have placed them in the public domain for comment.

A panel of independent experts will consider international research and data on health conditions associated with war service and will recommend uniform standards and criteria. To ensure all Veterans with equal degrees of disability are treated fairly and consistently. The panel will also make recommendations about other health conditions to be added to the currently accepted list.

Vietnam Veterans will be funded for a one-off comprehensive medical examination and any specialist visits required. It will help to establish your eligibility for a War Disablement Pension (WDP), or extend your existing WDP. Data from the medical assessments will provide valuable input to the expert panel.

The Vietnam Veterans and Their Families Trust has been established with a Crown endowment of $7 million for 30 years. The trust began calling for applications in October (see story opposite page).

The Ministry of Culture and Heritage is being funded for the next four years to record an oral history of the accounts and experiences of Vietnam Veterans and their families. To ensure that all perspectives of the Vietnam Veteran community are preserved for future generations.

The Crown has made a one-off grant of $250,000 to The EVSA (Neville Wallace Memorial) Children's & Grandchildren's Trust.

All Veterans will be eligible for a Veterans' Card and their children will be eligible for a Vietnam Veterans Children's Card. The specific entitlements, benefits and facilities haven't been worked out yet.

The Crown has established a national register of all Vietnam Veterans, their partners, children and grandchildren (living and deceased). Registration enables access for Veterans or their families to entitlements, including those provided by the MoU. Information provided on registration forms will also help inform the expert panel about health conditions and the needs of Veterans and family members.