Agmt22 Association of Bay Area Gov. (ABAG)

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7 6. The multiagency working group shall select a council of governments to serve as the fiscal agent of the multiagency working group and identify staff to assist the work of the group. If the multiagency working group fails to agree to the selection of a council of governments to serve as fiscal agent within a reasonable time period, the Department shall select a fiscal agent based on factors such as capacity and experience in administering grant programs. 7. The multiagency working groups shall establish by-laws, a charter, or other decision-making structure, and may determine reasonable parameters of decision- making. 8. For resolutions, the representatives in working groups should approve a resolution by voting on it as a group, but the fiscal agent will be the authorized signer. The attesting officer must be a different person than the fiscal agent. See the sample resolution in the application materials for more information. 9. Upon its formation, the multiagency working group shall notify each city and county that is a member of a council of governments of its purpose. 10. If utilizing funds pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 50515.02(c)(2), multiagency working groups shall develop and carry out a collaborative process-- memorialized in a formal document that reflects the unique challenges of each county, cities, and broader region within the working group. The collaborative process must develop cohesive goals, priorities and activities, including intra- regional programs or efforts. If the working group creates a Suballocation program, that program must be consistent with group goals and priorities. The multiagency working group must consult with the Department throughout the preparation and implementation of the collaborative process and may determine format in consultation with the Department. H. Requests for an Advance of Up to 25 Percent 1. On or after October 1, 2019, a council of governments or a fiscal agent of a multiagency working group may request up to 25 percent of funding available to it in advance of their full application. Individual counties are not eligible to request funding in advance of their full application. 2. A funding request may include, but is not limited to, education and outreach strategies related to the sixth cycle RHNA and may include other eligible activities, as defined below, to facilitate housing planning and accelerate housing production. 3. The Department shall award requested funds within 30 days of receiving that request. 4. To receive this advance, applicants must submit an application, resolution, and invoice. See early application forms for the application and a template of the required resolution. 5. Applicants may submit a request for an advance under this section at any time during the application period ending January 31, 2021, prior to a full application. However, a full application must be received by January 31, 2021. 6. Applicants who received an advance must demonstrate progress in carrying out advance activities according to an agreed upon timetable prior to submitting a full DocuSign Envelope ID: 8A67B327-8D8D-41F3-A9AA-0E6612310575