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D IMPLEMENTING -mow ro GUIDELINES This Transportation Expenditure Plan (TEP) is guided by principles that ensure that the revenue generated by the sales tax is spent only for the purposes outlined in this plan, in the most efficient and effective manner possible, consistent with the direction provided by the voters of Alameda County. ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN Funds only Projects and Programs in TEP: Funds collected under this measure may be spent only for the purposes identified in the Transportation Expenditure Plan, or as it may be amended by the Alameda CTC governing body. 2. All Decisions Made in Public Process: The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is given the fiduciary duty of administering the transportation sales tax proceeds in accordance with all applicable laws and with the TEP. Activities of the Alameda CTC Board of Directors will be conducted in public according to state law, through publicly noticed meetings. The annual budgets of the Alameda CTC, annual strategic plans and annual reports will all be prepared for public review. The interests of the public will be further protected by an Independent Watchdog Committee, described previously in this plan. 3. Salary and Administration Cost Caps: The Alameda CTC will have the authority to hire professional staff and consultants to deliver the projects and programs included in this plan in the most efficient and cost-effective manner. The salaries and benefits for administrative staff hired by the Alameda CTC for this tax will not exceed 1% of the proceeds of the tax. The total of all administrative costs including overhead costs such as rent and supplies will be limited to no more than 4% of the proceeds of this tax. The cost of Alameda CTC staff who directly implement specific projects or programs are not included in administrative costs. Amendments Require 2/3 Support: To modify and amend this plan, an amendment must be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the Alameda CTC Commissioners. All jurisdictions within the county will be given a minimum of 45 days to comment on any proposed TEP amendment. 5. Augment Transportation Funds: Pursuant to California Public Utilities Code 180001 (e), it is the intent of this expenditure plan that funds generated by the transportation sales tax be used to supplement and not replace existing local revenues used for transportation purposes. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE PROCESS 6. Comprehensive Plan Updates: While the transportation sales tax is intended to be collected in perpetuity, this plan recognizes that transportation needs, technology, and circumstances change over time. This plan is intended to govern the expenditure of new transportation sales tax funds (not including the existing Measure B funds), collected from implementation in 2013 through subsequent tax collections for an unlimited period, unless otherwise terminated by the voters. Comprehensive Plan Update Schedule: The TEP will undergo a comprehensive update at least one time no later than the last general election prior to the end of 2042 and then at least once every 20 years thereafter.