Memorandum of understanding

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlines an agreement between two collaborating bodies in order to identify the working relationships and guidelines that exist between them.

The MOU describes the common understandings, the support that will be provided and the rights and responsibilities of each involved entity.  

An MOU can be useful for documenting expectations amongst partners or for specifying the roles of advisory groups.

Resources

  • Writing Guide for a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

    This tool from the US Department of Homeland Security provides step-by-step guidance for writing an MOU.  It is laid out in template form with suggested headings for each section.  

  • Memorandum of understanding

    This guide from the Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC) provides a template and examples for each section of an MOU.

Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care (SNAICC), (n.d.). Memorandum of understanding. Retrieved from website: https://www.snaicc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/02409.doc

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