Common use of ORGANIZING PRINCIPLES Clause in Contracts

ORGANIZING PRINCIPLES. 2.1 The Members intend to work together in mutual cooperation to develop and implement a GSP for the Basin in compliance with SGMA, consistent with the general principles set forth in that certain unexecuted Memorandum of Agreement among the Members and other stakeholders, attached hereto as Exhibit C. 2.2 Prior to June 30, 2017, any Member that has previously notified DWR of its intent to be a GSA in the Basin shall formally notify DWR of its withdrawal or rescission of such notification to allow the Authority to become the GSA for the Basin 2.3 The Members intend through this Agreement to take advantage of economies of scale to obtain the most cost-effective consulting, technical and professional services for the development and implementation of a GSP. As appropriate, the Authority shall cooperate with neighboring groundwater basins and neighboring GSA’s to efficiently implement SGMA in the Basin. 2.4 The Members intend through this Agreement to form the Authority, elect for the Authority to serve as the GSA for the Basin, and authorize the Authority to make any and all necessary filings with DWR for the Authority to become the GSA for the Basin prior to June 30, 2017. 2.5 To the extent any Member determines in the future to become a GSA separate and apart from the Authority, such Member will coordinate with the Authority to take all actions necessary to allow such Member to become a separate GSA and to ensure that the Authority may otherwise continue consistent with the requirements of SGMA. The Authority will work cooperatively with such Member to coordinate implementation of SGMA within the Basin.