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This agreement shall be effective upon its execution by all member cities and the Board of Supervisors. It is effective as to new members upon adoption and approval by the Area Emergency Services Council and by the new member's legislative body. This agreement shall continue in effect until terminated as provided herein. Article IX-WITHDRAWAL AND TERMINATION 9.01 Withdrawal by Members. a) This agreement may be terminated as to any of the parties by written notice given by such party to all other parties which notice shall be given at least 120 days prior to the commencement of the fiscal year in which it is to take effect. For the purpose of such notice a fiscal year is defined as July 1 of a calendar year through June 30 of the succeeding calendar year. b) Any former or prospective member may enter or re-enter the organization by petition to the Area Emergency Services Council by its governing body, and majority approval of the petition by the Area Emergency Services Council. Upon approval, the new member must agree in writing to all terms of this agreement. c) Should a jurisdiction withdraw after the start of a fiscal year, they will be responsible for the contribution as per the formula and no refund will be owed. d) Should a member give required notice, the contribution of that city funding will be divided equally by formula among the remaining cities. 9.02 Termination of Authority and Disposition of Authority Assets. This agreement shall terminate effective upon a vote of the Area Emergency Services Council by the County and by at least eleven (11) cities representing the majority of the population of the County. Upon termination of this agreement, title to all property acquired by the Area Emergency Services Organization or with any funds of the Area Emergency Services Organization shall remain with the County for use on a county wide basis. Surplus funds will be returned to each party in proportion to the contribution made. Article X -MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 10.01 Notices. It shall be the responsibility of the Director of Emergency Services or his/her designee to ensure all notices are provided to members and posted in compliance with the legal requirements of the JPA. 10.02 Amendment. This Document will be reviewed for content no less than every five years. 10.03 Severability. If any one or more of the terms,provisions,promises, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement were, to any extent, adjudged invalid, unenforceable, void, or voidable for any reason whatsoever by a court of competent jurisdiction, each and all of the remaining terms,provisions, promises, covenants, and conditions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 10.04 Successors. This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the successors of each Member. 10.05 Assignment. No Member shall assign any rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the Authority. SMAOES December 2013 Page 12