### Question
How is the term local memorandum of understanding defined?


### Answer
The term **local memorandum of understanding** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 1647* as the following:

> a memorandum of understanding between the Secretary (or a designee, including the director of any area office of the Service) and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (or a designee) to implement the document entitled “Memorandum of Understanding Between the VA/Veterans Health Administration And HHS/Indian Health Service” and dated February 25, 2003 (relating to cooperation and resource sharing between the Veterans Health Administration and Indian Health Service)

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 1647*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-INDIAN HEALTH CARE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES**

