(1) The City may enter into mutual assistance agreements with municipal corporations and political subdivisions of and within Jackson County, Oregon, in substantially the following form:

"Whereas, it is necessary and proper that a mutual assistance agreement be entered into by the undersigned for the mutual protection of life and property;

Now, therefore, in consideration of the covenants herein contained, each of the undersigned agrees to furnish men and equipment to any of the other undersigned when assistance is necessary and men and equipment are available, and the City of Medford, Oregon, in consideration of the covenants herein, does hereby agree to receive and transmit such calls as may be received from the police and fire departments of any and all of the undersigned when authorized by and transmitted in accordance with the regulations of the Federal Communications Commission."

(2) The mayor and city recorder are hereby authorized to execute these agreements for and on behalf of the City.