HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreement_General_12/05/2012 Letter of Agreement
This shall serve as a Letter of Agreement between
Village of Tequesta, Florida (Client)
and
Gleason and Associates, Inc. (Provider)
At the request of, and acting on behalf of the Client, Gleason and Associates, Inc. agrees to
provide the following:
• Acting in the capacity of a Search Firm, will conduct between 1 — 2 Police Chief
backgrounds. The purpose of these backgrounds will be to gain information regarding the
applicant(s) and his/her related professional experience.
• Seek out and obtain any pertinent, job related information regarding the Candidate(s)
and his/her background which, if hired, may have an effect on the Client. The information
sought will be that which relates to the bona fide, occupational qualifications of the Candidate
as they pertain to this position. Any private data reviewed shall be in a manner consistent
with state and federal laws. Candidates will be asked to review and sign a release
waiver allowing the representative from Gleason & Associates to obtain information and
contact those person(s) who may have knowledge of the Candidate's past work history.
• Conduct one, or two Background Profiles at Level # 2 as requested by the Client:
Items included with this Option
1. 4 Professional Reference Interviews with written synopsis
2. Professional employment verification (current & up to six previous)
3. Media, News, and Public Data search
4. Academic and /or Degree confirmation
5. Nationwide Criminal, Civil, Financial Record Search (does not include credit score)
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Procedure. time requirements, and miscellaneous
The client has requested the backgrounds be performed by phone and through on -line research.
Completion time shall be approximately fourteen days from beginning of project.
Conditions regarding termination of Project prior to completion of any background.
The Client shall be charged one -half of the professional fee (per candidate) if:
• A Candidate withdraws from consideration at any point once the background has begun, or
• The Client cancels the background once it has begun.
Conditions regarding termination of Project after completion of background.
The full professional fee (per candidate) shall be paid if:
• A Candidate withdraws from consideration, or
• The Client terminates the project, or
• The Client does not make an offer of employment to any Candidate.
If the Client requests additional Backgrounds beyond the number of Candidates identified on
page 1 and 3 of this document, a mutual agreement shall be reached and an Addendum shall be
signed by both parties.
It is agreed that Gleason & Associates, Inc. shall be acting in the capacity of an Independent
Contractor for the Client, and shall be saved harmless from any suits, actions, damages, and/or
any liability and expense, including attorney fees, arising from any action not directly related to
the specific duties & responsibilities in this Agreement.
Exoense Policy
N/A
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Professional Fee
We, the Village of Tequesta, Florida agree to pay Gleason & Associates, Inc.,
the following professional fee for completion of this project:
(Client — please circle Number of Backgrounds requested & initial)
One (1) Background - $1,650.00
Two (2) Backgrounds - $3,300.0 1
Gleason and Associates, Inc. requires no payment prior to the beginning of this project.
However, the professional fee shall be paid in full no later than 14 days of receipt of Invoice by
the Client.
Signature(s) of authorized officials
We have read, and agree to honor all provisions in this Agreement.
Client — Village of Tequesta, Florida
Authorized signature le
Provider - Gleason & Associates, Inc
140C epea m Senior Associate
Authorized signature Title
Date Agreement entered and signatures attached
December 5, 2012
• For the purposes of facsimile or electronic transmission needs, all signatures whether
original or duplicate shall be considered binding
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