(1) The County may, in any manner permitted by law, exercise any of its powers or perform any of its duties, functions, projects, or activities jointly or in cooperation with any one or more governments, governmental agencies, municipal corporations, or any private agency or corporation, and participate in the financing thereof.

(2) It shall be the policy of the County to enhance in every way possible intergovernmental cooperation.

(3) The County shall provide professional guidance and coordination for the fire protection agencies within Pierce County and shall support the concept of consolidated emergency services. (Originally Adopted November 4, 1980)