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Types of PartnershipsA partnership is basically an agreement between two or more organizations, created to achieve or assist in reaching a common goal. Partnerships may involve one organization utilizing another's unique abilities, equipment or services, or it may be a “sharing” of resources (money, time, knowledge, equipment, etc.), to accomplish short or long-term objectives for one or all of the participating partners. The Service engages in many types of formal and informal partnership
arrangements including: grants and cooperative agreements; memoranda
of understanding; donations to the Service; and statutory partnerships.
These tools are available for use in structuring the partnership arrangements
specific to the needs of, and to the mutual benefit of the parties involved. Memoranda of Understanding Statutory Partnerships These partnership tools often define a relationship in which the Service will work with other Federal or non-Federal entities, including state, local and tribal governments. In these situations, Congress determines the scope of the partnership and usually provides specific authority in addition to the bureau’s general statutory authorities. Legislation to implement a particular partnership activity may be proposed to Congress through appropriate official channels and through the Service’s congressional liaison office.
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