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PUBLIC LAW 92-308-JUNE 2, 1972

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Chairman, in addition to such officers as may be provided for in the rules and regulations, to serve at the will of the Administration. A meeting quorum shall consist of the ex officio members from both States, or their designated representatives. Each State shall have but one vote, cast by the ex officio member or his representative. All actions must be approved by both ex officio members or their representatives. Minutes of each meeting shall be kept, and they shall be available for public inspection. " '3.4 ADMINISTRATION POWERS AND DUTIES. The Administration

shall have the power to adopt rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this Compact, to enforce such rules and regulations, and to otherwise carry out its responsibilities. I t may institute action in its own name in courts of competent jurisdiction to compel compliance with the provisions of this Compact and with the rules and regulations it adopts. " 'The Administration is hereby authorized to employ the technical and clerical staff necessary to carry out its functions, and to maintain the office and appurtenances necessary to conduct its business. I t may employ attorneys, engineers, or other consultants. I t may purchase equipment and services necessary to its functions. " 'The Administration shall publish an annual report including a review of its activities and financial status. I t may also prepare and publish such other reports and publications as it deems necessary. " ' I n order to provide a sound basis for carrying out the apportionment provisions of this Compact, the Administration shall cause to be established such stream-gaging stations, ground-water observation wells, and other data-collection facilities as are necessary for administering this Compact; and it shall install such other equipment and collect such data therefrom, for a period of not less than 5 years, as are necessary or desirable for evaluating the effects of pumping of wells on theflowsof the Big Blue and Little Blue Rivers at the KansasNebraska State line. The well area to be considered is described in Article V, paragraph 5.2. " 'The Administration shall have authority to accept funds from local. State, and Federal sources. I t may enter into cooperative agreements and contribute f mids to support such data-collection and analysis programs as are necessary for administration of the Compact. " 'ARTICLE IV—RESPONSIBILITY OF E A C H STATE

" '4.1 EXPENSES OF ADMINISTRATION. Each State and Federal member of the Administration shall receive such compensation and such reimbursement for travel and subsistence as are provided by the government he represents, and he shall be paid by that government. " '4.2. BUDGET. Each year, the Administration shall prepare a properly documented budget covering the anticipated expenditures of the Administration for the following fiscal period. Each State shall make provision in its budget for funds to pay its share of the expenses of the Administration, which shall be divided equally between the States of Kansas and Nebraska. The Administration shall establish a fund to which each State shall contribute equally and from which the expenses of the Administration shall be paid. " '4.3 RECORDS AND INFORMATION. The State of Kansas and the State of Nebraska shall cooperate with the Administration and furnish to it such records, information, plans, data, and assistance as may be reasonably available; and they shall keep the Administration advised of Federal activities in connection with planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of water-resource projects in the Big Blue River Basin.

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