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Following the procedures of Article VI, Section 2, paragraph 1, the Roundtable may determine by a majority vote of an established quorum to elect an a lternate to the IBCC Roundtable. Election of such an a lternate shall be in accordance with the above identified procedures for the elect ion of an IBCC r epresentative. An a lternate shall be elected for a two year term, and may serve for no more than two full consecutive terms. 1 Section 3. Basin - W ide Water Ne eds Assessment . The Roundtable shall develop a basin - wide water needs assessment to fulfill the provisions of the Act. This assessment shall look at the consumptive and non - consumptive needs of the Roundtable areas, and propose projects or methods (both structural and nonstructural) for meeting any identified needs and utilizing unappropriated waters where appropriate. A. The Statewide Water Supply Initiative (SWSI). The basin - wide needs assessment will use data and information from SWSI and other approp riate sources as the foundation for the assessment. Where data, information and research gaps are identified the Roundtable will work with the m ember s, on - going SWSI activities and other resources coordinated by the Office of Interbasin Compact Negotiatio ns. B. Other Data. In addition to the data and information from the SWSI, any and all relevant sources of information deemed appropriate for consideration by the Roundtable may be considered. Data and information from the SWSI shall not be given priority over other sources of data and information. C. Cooperation with Local Governments, Water Providers and Stakeholders. The basin - wide needs assessment will be developed in cooperation with local governments, area water providers and Basin stakeholders. D. Proposed Projects or Methods. Any proposed projects or methods resulting from the basin - wide needs assessment will be forwarded to the IBCC by the Representatives. Section 4. Voting Members . The Roundtable may establish procedures to confer voting right s on individuals who are not members of the Roundtable in order to satisfy local needs. Section 5. Public Education and Outreach The Roundtable shall serve as a forum for public involvement on water matters in the Roundtable area. The Roundtable will s erve as a forum for education and debate regarding: the goals, objectives and operation of the Roundtable; the development of the basin - wide water needs assessment, and; proposed projects or methods for meeting water supply needs. A II RTICLE R A , R , A - EPRESENTATIV ES TTENDANCE EPORTING UTHORITY Section 1. Attendance . The Representatives shall attend each meeting of the Roundtable and the IBCC. The truancy standards for m ember s set forth in Article VII, Section 10 shall apply to r epresentatives’ attendanc e at Roundtables and IBCC meetings. 1 Amended and approved by the Roundtable 8/9/06 ABRT Bylaws 13 Revised 8/9/06 Revised 1/10/07