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If dues are to be collected, the Steering Committee will identify all Forum members in Section I.C. who owe dues. These utilities, associations, and counties will be invoiced $1,000 unless they opt out and become a guest. The remaining balance will be allocated to Forum members in Section I.A as follows: 25%to Everett, 25%to Tacoma, 35%to Seattle and 15%to Cascade. If the Steering Committee waives dues, Forum representatives in categories I.A and I.0 may still vote. D. Meeting protocols i. Items requiring a vote. Items requiring a vote include approval of the annual work plan and budget with associated dues, amendments to the work plan or budget, approval to refund dues, any formal public positions including legislative positions, selection of the Chair and Vice-Chair, or any items that obligate a member to incur a direct reimbursable cost for the benefit of the Forum. ii. Voting.The Forum's goal in voting is to reach unanimous agreement. If such agreement cannot be reached, members of the Steering Committee must reach unanimous agreement for a proposal to be approved. iii. Meeting frequency and location. The Forum will meet quarterly unless more frequent meetings are needed as determined by the Steering Committee. Topic- focused committees will meet as needed to accomplish tasks in the annual work plan. Meetings will be located as centrally as possible for all members and may be held online as needed. E. Represented positions. The Forum may participate in public discussions and present approved Forum positions. Minority positions may be expressed. Whomever represents the Forum will present both Forum and minority positions. i. The Forum will coordinate any legislative communications with the Washington Water Utility Council and seek to have common positions on areas of common interest. 6