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TERMS OF AGREEMENT

In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, the Members agree as
follows:

ARTICLE 1.
DEFINITIONS

The following terms have the following meanings for purposes of this Agreement:
1.1 “Act” means The Joint Exercise of Powers Act, set forth in Chapter 5 of division 7 of
Title 1 of the Government Code, sections 6500, et seq., including all laws supplemental thereto.

1.2 “Agreement” has the meaning assigned thereto in the Preamble.

1.3 “Auditor” means the auditor of the financial affairs of the SCV-GSA appointed by the
Board of Directors pursuant to Section 13.3 of this Agreement.

1.4 “Basin” means the Santa Clara River Valley East Groundwater Subbasin, groundwater
basin number 4-4.07 per Bulletin 118, as further depicted in Exhibit A to this MOU.

1.5 “Board of Directors” or “Board” means the governing body of the SCV-GSA as
established by Article 6 of this Agreement.

1.6 “Director” and “Alternate Director” shall mean a director and alternate director
appointed pursuant to Article 6 of this Agreement.

1.7 “DWR” means the California Department of Water Resources.

1.8 “Effective Date” has the meaning assigned thereto in the Preamble.

1.9 “GSA” means Groundwater Sustainability Agency, as defined by SGMA, that
implements the provisions of SGMA.

1.10 “GSP” means Groundwater Sustainability Plan, as defined by SGMA, proposed or
adopted by a GSA pursuant to SGMA.

1.11 “Member” has the meaning in the Preamble and further means each party to this
Agreement that satisfies the requirements of Section 5.1 of this Agreement, including any new members
as may be approved by the parties, pursuant to Section 5.2 of this Agreement.

1.12 “Officer(s)” means the Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary to be appointed by the Board of
Directors pursuant to Section 7.1 of this Agreement.

1.13 “SCV-GSA” means the Santa Clarita Groundwater Sustainability Agency and consists of
the following members: Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles
County Waterworks District No. 36 Val Verde, and the County of Los Angeles.

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