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ARTICLE VI. RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL A. National Incident Management System (NIMS) — When providing assistance under this Agreement, the Requesting Member and Responding Member shall be organized and shall function under NIMS. NIMS provides a consistent nationwide approach that allows federal, state, local and tribal governments as well as private sector and nongovernmental organizations to work together to manage incidents and disasters of all kinds. To be eligible for federal emergency management assistance, water and wastewater mutual aid and assistance programs must meet NIMS standards for emergency preparedness and response. B. Control — Personnel sent by a Responding Member shall remain under the direct supervision and control of the Responding Member. The Requesting Member's Authorized Official shall coordinate response activities with the designated supervisor(s) of the Responding Member(s). Whenever practical, Responding Member personnel must be self-sufficient for up to 72 hours. C. Food & Shelter — The Requesting Member shall supply reasonable food and shelter for the Responding Member personnel. If the Requesting Member fails to provide food and shelter for Responding Member personnel, the Responding Member's designated supervisor is authorized to secure the resources necessary to meet the needs of its personnel. The cost for such resources must not exceed the per diem rates established by the State of Ohio for that area. The Requesting Member remains responsible for reimbursing the Responding Member for all costs associated with providing food and shelter, if such resources are not provided. D. Communication — The Requesting Member shall provide Responding Member personnel with radio equipment as available, or radio frequency information to facilitate communications with local responders and utility personnel. E. Status — Unless otherwise provided by law, the Responding Member's officers and employees retain the same privileges, immunities, rights, duties and benefits as provided in their respective jurisdictions. F. Licenses & Permits — To the extent permitted by law, Responding Member personnel who hold licenses, certificates or permits issued by the State of Ohio evidencing professional, mechanical or other skills and when such assistance is sought by the Requesting Member, shall be allowed to carry out activities and tasks relevant and related to their respective credentials during the specified Period of Assistance. Version 1.0 Page 4 of 9