Authority and Purpose. a. This Agreement is made under the authority of Sections 6500 through 6515, inclusive, of the California Government Code, among the Members. b. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish a Joint Powers Authority separate from the Local Agencies. This Joint Powers Authority is to be known as the Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority (“Authority”). The Authority will plan, finance, implement, manage, own and operate a multi-jurisdictional and county- wide agency to prevent and mitigate wildfires in Marin County. Each member individually has the statutory ability to provide fire suppression, protection, prevention and related incidental services. The purpose and intent of this Agreement is to jointly exercise the foregoing common powers in the manner set forth herein.
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Samples: Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement
