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Member Manzara noted the need to discuss with EOR tonight their expectations of that contact, whether decision making and /or just for communications, to clarify the level of contact and expectations of both parties. Member Manzara spoke in support of Member Eckman serving as a communications contact with EOR. However, she opined that another person needed to serve on the subcommittee to provide basic technical support and judgment, not just as an administrative contact. This would be essential to provide clear evidence to anyone reviewing the Plan development procedure to ensure EOR and the GLWMO are staying within the JPA requirements. Chair Ferrington questioned Board members on how much empowerment they wanted to provide the subcommittee, noting that there could be some ambiguities needing resolution during the year, and the extent of decision making that should be accomplished by the subcommittee versus the full GLWMO Board. Chair Ferrington expressed confidence that the Board would learn from the process and the discretion in decisions to be made; and spoke in support of the subcommittee being able to make some of those decisions, not just serving as a communication and liaison resource. Member Eckman suggested that the Board establish guidelines or parameters, allowing for a spokesperson to provide consistency with and for the benefit of EOR prior to and as a condition of finalizing an agreement with them. Member Manzara noted discussions at previous meetings suggesting Member Eckman and Mr. Petersen (as a representative of RCD) as a subcommittee, respectively providing communication and administrative support. Member Eckman suggested that Member Von De Linde serve as an alternate for her when required. Member Manzara opined that more than an alternate was necessary, but Board authorization that a subcommittee of two (2) be charged with making relatively minor decisions or determining those items needing full Board approval. Member Petersen suggested that the subcommittee serve similar to an Executive Committee of the Board. Chair Ferrington noted that he had envisioned Mr. Petersen serving as a point of contact in his role with the RCD pending contract renewal of Professional Services for 2011 with RCD. However, at this time, Chair Ferrington noted there may be a need to defer that decision, depending on the Board's selection of a Professional Services /Administrative provider; and whether or not a third person was needed on the subcommittee to provide technical expertise. Member Eckman suggested a subcommittee consisting of two (2) Board members and one (1) other person with the appropriate technical background. 6