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(3) The Directors at larqe shall consist of at least one member from an agency located within each of the counties of A19~eda, San Mateo and Santa Clara. 2. AGency to Administer Aoreement. ~c established by this a~ree~ent, Bay Area Water Aqe~c~"is hereby designated as a public entity separate from the members thereof, and as the entity tc administer this agreement. 3. Powers of Aqencs. Thp Aqency shall have the power to carry out its purposes and'functions, includino the followinq. To investigate, study, formulate plans and recommendations, initiate legislative measures and negotiate with other entities on the obtainino of water for wholesale distribution. The Agency shall have the power, in its own name, to sue or be sued; to make and enter into contracts; to designate, appoint and employ officers, agents and employees; to acquire, hold, or dispose of property; apply for grant or grants under any availabl~ Federal or State Program; and to incur debts, liabilities or obligations necessary for the accomplishment of the power and purposes herein set forth. The exercise by the Agency of the power to sue or be sued in its own name shall be subject to the restrictions on the exercise of such power applicable to California general law cities. Any of the above actions or commitments on the part of the AGency shall first be approved by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors as then constituted. 4. Contributions and Pa,yments. rnntributions in the form of membership assessments shall be made by the parties of to this aoreement from the treasuries or other available,public funds of tl~e parties for the purpose of defrayino the costs and expenses of the Aqency in providinq the benefits accruino directly to each of the parties hereto. All such payments of - 6 -