Board Order No. 28 of April 27, 1999, joint exercise of powers agreement with the

Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, Agreement # 72095, Government Code

Section 6506.

A.	One member by the County Board of Supervisors representing the majority of the areas encompassed by the Baldwin Hills, or his/her designee, who shall serve as Chairperson of the Authority.
B.	One member by the Director, Department of Parks and Recreation or his/her designee, who shall serve as Vice Chairperson of the Authority.
C.	Two public members appointed by the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy, neither of whom shall be employees thereof.
D.	One public member who shall be nominated by the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Authority and confirmed by the Board of Supervisors and the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy.

The Executive Director of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy shall serve ex-officio, without additional compensation, as Executive Officer of the Authority for the first five years following the effective date of this Agreement and until reappointment or selection of a successor. After the first five years, the Authority may reappoint the initial Executive Director, or may appoint a new Executive Director, to serve at the pleasure of the Authority Board for subsequent terms of two years and on such other terms as the Authority Board may provide.

The Treasurer and Tax Collector shall be the duly appointed Treasurer for the Authority

The Auditor-Controller shall perform the functions of Auditor or Controller of the Authority.

The Executive Director, Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy serves a five year term all other members serve an indefinite term.

Members of the Governing Board serve without compensation except that a reasonable allowance or reimbursement for attendance at meetings of the governing Board, as determined by the Governing Board, may be paid to the public members to the extent compatible with Government Code Section 1126, Public Contract Code Sections 10410 and 10411, and any other statute and the Los Angeles County Code.

Hold at least one regular meeting in each quarter of each year and such further meetings as may be reasonable.

The purpose of this agreement is to provide for a comprehensive program to acquire, expand and improve the open space, natural habitat and recreational opportunities within the Baldwin Hills, to improve connections between the Baldwin Hills and other natural and recreational areas, including Ballona Creek, and for the conservation, protection of natural habitat restoration, and environmental enhancement of the

Baldwin Hills area and protection of the Ballona Creek watershed and water quality.

The Powers of this agreement is to make and enter into contracts; to employ agents and employees, to contract for services deemed necessary to meet the purpose of the Authority; to acquire, including lease, purchase or lease purchase, hold and dispose of any interest in real or personal property necessary to carry out the purpose of this Agreement; to construct, manage, and maintain facilities and services; to sue and be sued in its own name; to incur debts, liabilities and obligations. However, the debts, liabilities and obligations of the Authority shall not constitute any debt, liability or obligation of a party to this Agreement; to apply for and accept grants for financial aid pursuant to any applicable state or federal statute or regulation; to recommend funding shares and/or funding sources to the parties.