Common use of Purpose and Function Clause in Contracts

Purpose and Function. The Authorized Entity Group shall be established to provide program oversight and general guidance to the Program Manager regarding the implementation of the Plan. The Authorized Entity Group will consist of the Director of DWR, the Regional Director for Reclamation, a representative of the SWP contractors and a representative of the CVP contractors. The Authorized Entity Group will be responsible for ensuring that the management and implementation of the BDCP are carried out consistent with its provisions, this Agreement, and the associated regulatory authorizations. The Authorized Entity Group will provide oversight and direction to the Program Manager on matters concerning the implementation of the BDCP, provide input and guidance on general policy and program-related matters, monitor and assess the effectiveness of the Implementation Office in implementing the Plan, and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and maintain collaborative and constructive relationships with the Fish and Wildlife Agencies, other public agencies, stakeholders and other interested parties, and local government throughout the implementation of the BDCP. The Authorized Entity Group will engage in a number of specific matters including, but not limited to, the following:  Provide oversight of the administration and funding of implementation activities.  Provide oversight regarding the implementation of non-water related Conservation Measures by the Implementation Office.  Approve, jointly with the Permit Oversight Group, changes to Conservation Measures or biological objectives proposed by the Adaptive Management Team.  Decide, jointly with the Permit Oversight Group, all other adaptive management and monitoring program matters for which concurrence has not been reached by the Adaptive Management Team.  Approve, jointly with the Permit Oversight Group, the Annual Monitoring and Research Plan.  Select the Program Manager and provide input into the selection of the Science Manager.  Review and approve the Annual Work Plan and Budget.  Review and approve Annual Progress Reports, including Annual Delta Water Operations Reports, and other compliance-related documents.  Review and approve submission of Plan amendments to the Permit Oversight Group.

Purpose and Function. The Authorized Entity Group shall Stakeholder Council will be established formed to provide program oversight and general guidance opportunities for interested parties to the Program Manager regarding the implementation of the Plan. The Authorized Entity Group will consist of the Director of DWRconsider, the Regional Director for Reclamation, a representative of the SWP contractors and a representative of the CVP contractors. The Authorized Entity Group will be responsible for ensuring that the management and implementation of the BDCP are carried out consistent with its provisions, this Agreementdiscuss, and the associated regulatory authorizations. The Authorized Entity Group will provide oversight and direction to the Program Manager input on matters concerning the implementation of the BDCP, provide input and guidance on general policy and program-related matters, monitor and assess the effectiveness of the Implementation Office in implementing the Plan, and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and maintain collaborative and constructive relationships with the Fish and Wildlife Agencies, other public agencies, stakeholders and other interested parties, and local government throughout to the implementation of the BDCP. The Authorized Entity Group primary purpose of the Stakeholder Council is to provide a forum for the BDCP stakeholders to assess the implementation of the Plan, and to propose to the Implementation Office ways in which Plan implementation may be improved. The BDCP Stakeholder Council will engage be organized and convened by the Program Manager, who will also serve as a member of the Stakeholder Council. For the benefit of the Stakeholder Council members and the general public, the Program Manager will provide information and conduct briefings regarding Plan implementation. Briefings will include presentations of drafts of the Annual Progress Report, Annual Work Plan and Budget, Annual Delta Water Operations Plan, the Annual Water Operations Report, Five Year Comprehensive Review, and the Five Year Implementation Plan, as described in a number Chapter 6. The Stakeholder Council will develop its own process to consider and provide input regarding the various aspects of specific BDCP implementation, including matters includingrelated to work plans and budgets, the Annual Delta Water Operations Plan, implementation of Conservation Measures, adaptive management changes, monitoring and reporting activities, scientific research and review processes, and annual reports. A Technical Facilitation subgroup will be established to provide input to the Implementation Office and the Adaptive Management Team on technical and scientific matters. The Stakeholder Council process will complement, but not limited tosubstitute for, the following:  Provide oversight of the administration ongoing collaboration and funding of implementation activities.  Provide oversight regarding the implementation of non-water related Conservation Measures by communication between stakeholders and the Implementation Office.  Approve, jointly with Authorized Entities, the Authorized Entity Group, the Permit Oversight Group, changes to Conservation Measures or biological objectives proposed by and the Adaptive Management TeamFish and Wildlife Agencies.  DecideThe Implementation Office will organize, jointly with the Permit Oversight Grouphelp convene, all other adaptive management and monitoring program matters for which concurrence has not been reached by the Adaptive Management Team.  Approve, jointly with the Permit Oversight Group, the Annual Monitoring and Research Plan.  Select the Program Manager and provide input into the selection of the Science Manager.  Review and approve the Annual Work Plan and Budget.  Review and approve Annual Progress Reports, including Annual Delta Water Operations Reports, and other compliance-related documents.  Review and approve submission of Plan amendments support to the Permit Oversight GroupStakeholder Council and its proceedings.

Purpose and Function. The Authorized Entity Group shall be established to provide program oversight and general guidance to the Program Manager regarding will establish, organize, and direct the implementation of the PlanImplementation Office. The Authorized Entity Group will consist of the Director of DWR, the Regional Director for Reclamation, a representative of the SWP contractors and a representative of the CVP contractors. The Authorized Entity Group will be responsible for ensuring To ensure that the management and implementation of commitments reflected in the BDCP are carried out consistent in a timely and efficient manner, the Program Manager, through the Implementation Office, will institute processes and procedures to adequately address planning, budgeting, sequencing, and scheduling needs related to Plan implementation. The Implementation Office will function with a significant level of independence from its provisionsmember entities. However, this the Program Manager and the Implementation Office staff will work closely with these entities on a range of matters, particularly with respect to actions that affect water operations, and will be responsive to the Authorized Entity Group, regardless of the entity through which the Program Manager and the Implementation Office staff have established employment relationships. In addition, for those activities involving functions that, under State and federal law, cannot be delegated (e.g., water operations, water contracting, procurement, expenditures of State and federal funds), the Program Manager will coordinate with the appropriate designated State or federal official to ensure that the necessary function is carried out. The Program Manager will also, to the extent appropriate, solicit input from the Stakeholder Council on a range of implementation matters. Specifically, under the direction of the Program Manager, the Implementation Office shall assume responsibility for the implementation of a broad range of actions, as identified in Chapter 7, including:  Oversight and coordination of administration of program funding and resources.  Preparation of annual budgets and work plans.  Establishment of procedures and approaches to implement Plan actions.  Planning, oversight, and implementation of actions set out in the Conservation Measures.  Technical and logistical support to the Adaptive Management Team with respect to the administration of the Adaptive Management and Monitoring Program.  Coordination with Delta-wide governance entities, including the Delta Stewardship Council, the Delta Science Program, and the Delta Conservancy.  Implementation of public outreach program.  Fulfillment of compliance monitoring and reporting requirements, including the preparation of annual reports.  Reporting, at least on an annual basis, to the Delta Stewardship Council on the status of Plan implementation, including on matters related to the adaptive management and monitoring activities. The Implementation Office shall not be responsible for certain implementation actions. Specifically, the Implementation Office will have limited, if any, involvement in the following matters:  The Implementation Office shall not be involved in the construction or operation of SWP and/or CVP facilities other than to monitor infrastructure development and water operations for the purpose of assembling the information necessary to evaluate and report on compliance with the terms and conditions of the Plan, the Implementing Agreement, and the associated regulatory authorizations, as described in Chapter 6.4. The BDCP sets out the parameters within which DWR and Reclamation will conduct SWP and CVP operations and infrastructure development. DWR and Reclamation may choose to operate the SWP and CVP and develop new project infrastructure using their current organizational capacity or by contract with other entities.  The Implementation Office shall not administer the Adaptive Management and Monitoring Program. Rather, the program will generally be administered by the Adaptive Management Team, which will be chaired by the Science Manager (See Chapter 3.6.2.1). The Implementation Office will provide logistical and technical support to the Adaptive Management Team. The Program Manager will also organize, convene, and provide support to the Authorized Entity Group will provide oversight and direction to its proceedings, including its meetings with the Permit Oversight Group. In the event that the Program Manager on matters concerning position is vacant, then DWR and Reclamation will designate agency staff to serve this role until such time as the implementation of position has been filled. The Program Manager will further ensure that the BDCPAuthorized Entity Group receives and reviews all proposed work plans, provide input reports, budgets, and guidance on general policy and program-related matters, monitor and assess the effectiveness of other relevant information generated by the Implementation Office in implementing the PlanOffice, and ▇▇▇▇▇▇ and maintain collaborative and constructive relationships with the Fish and Wildlife Agencies, other public agencies, stakeholders and other interested parties, and local government throughout the implementation of the BDCP. The Authorized Entity Group will engage in a number of specific matters including, but not limited to, the following:  Provide oversight of the administration and funding of implementation activities.  Provide oversight regarding the implementation of non-water related Conservation Measures by the Implementation Office.  Approve, jointly with the Permit Oversight Group, changes to Conservation Measures or biological objectives proposed by the Adaptive Management Team.  Decide, jointly with the Permit Oversight Group, all other adaptive management and monitoring program matters for which concurrence has not been reached by the Adaptive Management Team.  Approve, jointly with the Permit Oversight Group, the Annual Monitoring and Research Plan.  Select the Program Manager and provide input into the selection of the Science Manager.  Review and approve the Annual Work Plan and Budget.  Review and approve Annual Progress Reports, including Annual Delta Water Operations Reports, and other compliance-related sources. The Program Manager will further ensure that the Authorized Entity Group has sufficient opportunity to provide input regarding these documents. The Implementation Office shall implement a public outreach and education program to promote public awareness and provide opportunities for public input on matters concerning Plan implementation, as described in Chapter 7.5. The outreach program shall meet the following objectives.  Review Promote public awareness of and approve submission understanding about the Plan’s purpose, specific Conservation Measures and their implementation.  Provide streamlined and timely access to information.  Provide opportunities to engage with decision-makers.  Maintain a transparent process for understanding, clarifying and addressing public input and comments. Particular emphasis will be placed on outreach efforts focused on the following stakeholders: Delta residents, including landowners, farmers, and business owners; environmental community; agricultural community; boaters; commercial fishing interests; recreational anglers; local governments; reclamation districts; irrigation districts; public utilities; public and private landowners adjacent to BDCP conservation areas; and Native American tribes. In addition, to further facilitate access to information and promote transparency in decision-making, the Implementation Office shall maintain a public, on-line database of Plan amendments to the Permit Oversight Groupkey documents and information, such as annual implementation reports, work plans, and budgets.