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4.1.14 To perform other ancillary tasks relating to the operation of the SCV-GSA
pursuant to SGMA, including without limitation, environmental review, engineering, and design.

4.2 To apply for, accept, and receive licenses, permits, water rights, approvals, agreements,
grants, loans, contributions, donations, or other aid from any agency of the United States, the State of
California, or other public agencies or private persons or entities necessary for the SCV-GSA’s
purposes.

4.3 To make and enter contracts necessary to the full exercise of the SCV-GSA’s power.

4.4 To employ, designate, or otherwise contract for the services of agents, officers,
employees, attorneys, engineers, planners, financial consultants, technical specialists, advisors, and
independent contractors.

4.5 To incur debts, liabilities, or obligations, to issue bonds, notes, certificates of
participation, guarantees, equipment leases, reimbursement obligations, and other indebtedness, as
authorized by the Act.

4.6 To cooperate, act in conjunction, and contract with the United States, the State of
California, or any agency thereof, counties, municipalities, public and private corporations of any kind
(including without limitation, investor-owned utilities), and individuals, or any of them, for any and all
purposes necessary or convenient for the full exercise of the powers of the SCV-GSA.

4.7 To sue and be sued in the SCV-GSA’s own name. Third parties must comply with the
requirements of the Government Claims prior to filing any action for money or damages against the
SCV-GSA.

4.8 To provide for the prosecution of, defense of, or other participation in, actions or
proceedings at law or in public hearings in which the Members, pursuant to this Agreement, have an
interest and employ counsel and other expert assistance for these purposes.

4.9 To accumulate operating and reserve funds for the purposes herein stated.

4.10 To invest money that is not required for the immediate necessities of the SCV-GSA, as
the SCV-GSA determines is advisable, in the same manner and upon the same conditions as Members,
pursuant to Government Code section 53601, as that section now exists or may hereafter be amended.

4.11 To undertake any investigations, studies, and matters of general administration.

4.12 To perform all other acts necessary or proper to carry out fully the purposes of this
Agreement.

ARTICLE 5.
MEMBERSHIP

5.1 Members. The Members of the SCV-GSA shall be the Santa Clarita Valley Water
Agency, the City of Santa Clarita, Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 36 Val Verde, and the

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