Agmt00 Joint Powers Agreement - San Mateo County

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(j) To levy and collect fees and charges, including administrative and operating costs, to third parties who receive the benefit of services from the Alliance; and (k) To do all other acts deemed necessary or convenient to achieve the purposes and objectives of the Alliance. 6. Governing Board: There is hereby created a Governing Board to govern the Alliance. Each City shall appoint one Councilmember to serve on the Board and another Councilmember to serve as an alternate with each continuing in such capacity until replaced. The Board shall elect one of its members to serve as Chairperson. The Board shall meet as needed, but at least one time a year. Meetings shall be held in San Mateo County at a place to be designated. Each member of the Board shall have one vote. The Board shall be responsible for establishing the policy direction of the Alliance. On an annual basis, the Board shall adopt a work plan and budget for programs, services and subsidies that support the Alliance's purpose. The Board shall be authorized to call up, review and uphold or reverse any decision made by the Supervisory Committee. The Board may from time to time give public recognition to Employers and other participants for notable efforts and achievements with respect to TDM programs. The Board shall exercise all powers and authority on behalf of the parties and may do any and all things necessary to carry out this Agreement. 7. Supervisory Committee: There is hereby created a Supervisory Committee comprised of at least five (5) of the city managers or their designees from . among the parties. In appointing the members of the Supervisory Committee, the Governing Board will attempt to achieve appropriate geographic representation, taking into consideration shared transportation features. The Supervisory Committee will meet quarterly to oversee the Alliance's operations, to problem solve, to approve draft policy recommendations for the Governing Board and to recommend to the Governing Board an annual work plan and budget. The Supervisory Committee shall elect a Chair who shall provide overall direction to staff and supervise the Executive Director of the Alliance. 8. Advisory Council: There is hereby created an Advisory Council comprised of volunteers from Employers, transit agencies, the City/County Association of Governments, the San Mateo County Transportation Agency, the County and interested members of the general public to assist the Alliance staff with the development of the annual work plan, to provide feedback and program refinement, and to organize strategic partnerships for special projects throughout the year. 768104.3