What is an MOA, or MOU?
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. An MOU could specify whether a school could serve as an emergency shelter, which resources would provide food and water, and whether various civic groups would be contacted for donations.
