Which Concurrence Points require signed forms?
Under the Merger Process Guidelines, Concurrence Points 1, 2, 2A, 3 and 4A require signed concurrence forms. In addition, the Guidelines also indicate that 4C is a signed concurrence point. However, in practice the Merger teams have not required a signed form from participating agencies. Part of the reason for this practicable change from the Guidelines is that a number of agencies do not routinely participate in 4C meetings. The Guidelines may be formally changed at some point in the future to address the actual practice. • What are the Definitions of “concurrence”, “non- concurrence”, and “abstain” for the purposes of the Merger Process? • Concurrence – “I do not object to the proposed action based on the laws and regulations of my program and agency.” • Non-concurrence – “I do not concur as the information is not adequate for this stage and/or concurrence could violate the laws and regulations of my program and agency.” • Abstain – “I do not actively object, but I am not signing the
