22-106 - King County et al - Interlocal Agreement: Duwamish Basin Stewardship

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all Parties may agree to in writing, with such extension being effective upon its execution by each of the Parties. Such extension shall bind only those Parties executing the extension. 4. DUWAMISH STEWARDSHIP MANAGEMENT The Parties to this Agreement hereby establish a DBMT to manage the Duwamish Basin Stewardship program ("Duwamish Program") for carrying out the purposes of this Agreement. 4.1 Each Party to this Agreement shall appoint one (1) representative to serve on the DBMT. DBMT representatives should be authorized to make prudent stewardship and programmatic decisions on behalf of the Parties. 4.2 The DBMT will meet at least four times per calendar year, and more frequently if the DBMT determines it necessary, to review Duwamish Program workplan progress, as well as partnerships that would benefit the Program, including potential funding. Each year, prior to October 1, the DBMT shall develop a draft work program and budget for consideration by the DBMT for the following calendar year. 4.3 King County will perform day-to-day project management and direction and communicate with other DBMT participants as needed to conduct Duwamish Program activities. 4.4 King County will schedule, facilitate, and provide summaries of all DBMT meetings to each Party during implementation of the Duwamish Program. 4.5 The DBMT will strive to make decisions unanimously, considering input from subject matter experts when mutually agreed upon. Each participant agrees to use its best efforts and exercise good faith in consensus decision-making. If unanimity cannot be reached, decisions will be made by majority constituted by no less than seventy-five (75) percent of the voting participants in the DBMT. Each Party to this Agreement shall have one vote in those circumstances. 4.6 If any dispute arises between the Parties related to program decisions, the Parties agree to seek to resolve the dispute informally through a meeting between a designee of the respective Parties before taking any action including, but not limited to, termination of this Agreement. 4.7 King County, on behalf of the DBMT, may contract with consultants, community partner organizations, or any other entities for any lawful purpose related hereto. 4.8 The DBMT shall adopt rules and procedures that are consistent with its purposes as stated herein and are necessary for its operation. Duwamish Basin Stewardship — ILA 2022-2027 Page 4