2000-098-RES AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION BY THE CITY OF

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THE STATE OF TEXAS II COUNTY OF TARRANT ~ STANDING STEERING COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT THIS Agreement is made and entered into on this the 10th day of July, 2000, by, between and among the City of Paris, Paris, Texas ("CITY") and member cities of the STANDING STEERING COMMITIEE ("SSC"). This Agreement is authorized by the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act (V,T,C,A, Texas Government Code, Chapter 791), and other authorities. WIT N E SSE T H: WHEREAS, the cities in the service area of the Texas Utilities Electric Company have worked together collectively in a coalition to participate in the regulatory process to assure electric rates charged were just and reasonable; and, WHEREAS, the nature of electric utility regulation is undergoing substantial change as a result of state and federal legislation; and, WHEREAS, there remains a need for cities to cooperate to assure the public interest is protected and electric and other utility rates are just and reasonable; and, WHEREAS, regulatory changes now require quick response in order to have meaningful input into the rate-setting process; and, WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide adequate resources to enable cities to act quickly, decisively, and jointly on electric utility regulatory developments; NOW, THEREFORE, In consideration of the premises, agreements, covenants, and promises set forth herein, it is agreed as follows: 1. Standinl! SteeriDl! Committee Membership and Executive Committee The CITY and the member cities hereby form the Standing Steering Committee ("SSC"). Each member city shall, by action of its governing body, approve its membership in the SSC and designate its representative to receive notices and participate in and vote at SSC meetings, The SSC shall be composed of all cities paying the current nonrefundable membership fee, The membership fee shall be established from time to time by the Executive Committee, The fee for the initial period (approximately one year) is lOe per capita, according to the CITY's population listed in the most recent Texas Municipal League Directory of Texas City Officials. The members shall elect an Executive Committee consisting of no more than twenty (20) persons which shall function as the Board of Directors. The Executive Committee shall at least include a -1- EXHIBIT A