All mutual police aid rendered pursuant to such
agreements shall be provided without charge or expense to the party
receiving such assistance. Each party to the mutual aid agreement
acknowledges that, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 40A:14-156, it shall
be solely responsible for the provision of any and all salary and
other benefits for members of the Police Department and force rendering
assistance within the other jurisdiction to the same extent as if
such members of the Police Department and force were performing their
duties within the jurisdiction of the party providing the assistance.
Each party to the mutual aid agreement agrees
to provide the other party with proof of insurance coverage for injuries
or damage caused by or to the members of the Police Department and
vehicles rendering mutual aid assistance within its jurisdiction.
All such mutual aid agreements shall have an
initial term of one year, and they shall be automatically renewed
for additional and successive one-year terms, unless and until one
of the parties thereto elects to terminate the agreement by formal
action in a manner consistent with law and written notice for the
same is provided to the other party, by certified mail addressed to
the Mayor, Municipal Clerk or other person authorized to accept service.