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55695.00001\33485367.1 9 SECTION 4: ADDITIONAL PARTIES AND IMPLEMENTATION OF CCA PROGRAM 4.1 Additional Parties. An incorporated city or county, or other public agency as authorized by California Public Utilities Code § 331.1, may become a member of the Authority and a Party to this Agreement upon satisfaction of the following: 4.1.1 Adoption of a resolution by the governing body of the proposed additional party approving the Agreement, and requesting participation and an intent to join the Authority; 4.1.2 Adoption by the Board of a resolution authorizing participation of the proposed additional party; 4.1.3 Satisfaction of any additional conditions as established by the Board or applicable laws or regulations; and 4.1.4 Execution of the Agreement by the proposed additional party. 4.2 Continuing Participation. The Parties acknowledge that participation in the CCA Program may change by the addition or withdrawal or termination of a Party. The Parties agree to participate in good faith with additional members as may later be added. The Parties also agree that the withdrawal or termination of a Party shall not affect the enforceability of this Agreement as to the remaining Parties, or the remaining Parties’ continuing obligations under this Agreement. 4.3 Implementation of CCA Program. The Authority shall cause to be prepared an implementation plan meeting the requirements of California Public Utilities Code § 366.2 (“Implementation Plan”) and any applicable regulations of the California Public Utilities Commission (“CPUC”). The Board shall approve the Implementation Plan prior to it being filed with the CPUC. The Authority, acting by and through the Board, shall take all such steps as are necessary and appropriate to implement the Implementation Plan and the CCA Program in a manner consistent with this Agreement. 4.4 Power Supply. The Board will establish power supply options for the Authority. The Authority’s power supply options will include, but not be limited to, renewable and GHG-free base product that is equivalent to the minimum required by law. Each Party may select its power supply base product for the ratepayers in its jurisdiction. Each Party shall also have the flexibility to achieve its climate goals without impeding any other Party from doing the same. 4.4 Authority Documents. The Parties acknowledge and agree that the operations of the Authority will be implemented through various program documents and regulatory filings duly adopted by the Board, including, but not limited to, bylaws, an annual budget, and plans and policies related to the CCA Program. The Parties agree to abide by and comply with the terms and conditions of all such Authority documents that may be approved or adopted by the Board. 4.5 Termination of CCA Program. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the discretion of the Authority to terminate the implementation or operation of