INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Formation of the Chehalis River Basin Watershed Management Partnership
& Designation of Lead Agency
6.1 Negotiate and execute agreements with Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) for Watershed Planning Grant funds.6.2 Receive and disburse funds from DOE.
6.3 Solicit Statements of Qualifications, negotiate scope of work, and execute contracts to perform the work for projects performed by or on behalf of the parties pursuant to this agreement.
6.4 The Lead Agency shall not obligate any parties to financial responsibility without approval of the respective governmental entities .
6.5 Prepare and maintain proper records for accounting and administration of watershed planning grants.
The Lead Agency shall report regularly to the parties to this Agreement and shall provide them with a full accounting on the receipt and expenditure of funds that may be provided pursuant to this Agreement.
1 ) Watershed Management Grants made available by DOE,- and/or2) Other public and private funds which are intended for watershed planning and implementation