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THE STATE OF TEXAS ~ COUNTY OF LAMAR ~ ATMOS GAS STANDING STEERING COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT THIS Agreement is made and entered into on this the 10th day of April, 2006, by, between and among the CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS ("CITY") and member cities of the GAS STANDING STEERING COMMITTEE ("GSSC"). This Agreement is authorized by the Texas Interlocal Cooperation Act (V.T.C.A. Texas Government Code, Chapter 791), and other authorities. WIT N ESSE T H: WHEREAS, the cities in the service area of Atmos Gas have worked together collectively in a coalition to participate in the regulatory process to assure gas rates charged were just and reasonable; and WHEREAS, the nature of gas 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 gas 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 gas utility regulatory developments; NOW THEREFORE, In consideration of the premises, agreements, covenants and promises set forth herein, it is agreed as follows: 1. Atmos Gas Standinl: Steerinl: Committee Membership and Executive Committee The CITY and the member cities hereby form the Gas Standing Steering Committee ("GSSC"). Each member city shall, by action of its governing body, approve its membership in the GSSC and designate its representative to receive notices and participate in and vote at GSSC meetings. The GSSC 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 -1- ATIACHMENT 1