East Bay Dischargers Authority 07012020

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6- 15966623.1 and as otherwise granted by the Act. The purpose of the Agreement is to provide for the more efficient disposal (discharge to San Francisco Bay as well as reclamation or reuse of wastewater) of the wastewater produced in each Agency's jurisdiction, all to the economic and financial advantage of each Agency and otherwise for the benefit of each Agency. Section 3. Term This Amended and Restated Agreement will become effective on July 1, 2020 and will continue in full force and effect until June 30, 2040, unless sooner terminated by mutual agreement as set forth in Section 20. Section 4. Creation of Authority The Authority will exercise the powers as hereinafter set forth. The Authority is a public entity separate from the Agencies. No debt, liability, or obligation of the Authority will constitute a debt, liability, or obligation of any Agency, except as expressly provided for herein. Section 5. Powers a) General Powers The Authority will exercise, in the manner herein provided, the powers which are common to each Agency, or as otherwise permitted under the Act, and all incidental, implied, expressed, or necessary powers to accomplish the purposes of this Agreement. The Authority will have power to plan for, acquire, construct, manage, maintain, operate, and control facilities for the collection, transmission, treatment, reclamation, sale and disposal of wastewater and to enter into contracts to provide services to other governmental or non-governmental entities within or outside its boundaries. b) Specific Powers The Authority is hereby authorized, in its own name, to perform all acts necessary for the exercise of said powers, as allowed by law, including but not limited to any or all of the following: a) to make and enter into contracts; b) to employ agents and employees;