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4.12 "Yakama Nation" means the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation. 4.13 "Yakima Regional Recovery Organization" or"Organization" means the Yakima Basin Fish and Wildlife Recovery Board created by and operating under this Agreement. 5. MISSION. The mission.of the Organization is to restore sustainable and harvestable populations of salmon, steelhead, bull trout and other at-risk fish and wildlife species through the collaborative, economically sensitive efforts, combined resources, and wise resource management of the Yakima River Basin. 6. FORMATION, PURPOSE AND POWERS. 6.1 Formation. The Parties hereby create the Yakima Basin Fish and Wildlife Recovery Board. 6.2 Organization. Form. 6.2.1 The Organization shall, with due deliberation, proceed to incorporate as a public nonprofit corporation pursuant to Chapter 24.06 RCW and as a tax-exempt organization pursuant to Section 541(c)(3) of the Interlocal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Provided, however, until incorporation under state law pursuant to this Section, the Organization may continue to act consistent with this Agreement and RCW 39.34.030. 6.2.2 The Organization may reorganize in such manner as may be permitted by law by amendment to this Agreement in accordance with Section 12.10. 6.3 Purpose. The Organization is to be a regional recovery organization under Chapter 77.85 RCW and to provide such other fish and wildlife recovery efforts as the Organization may otherwise authorize. 6.4 Powers. In furtherance of its purposes, the Organization shall have the power to: 6.4.1 acquire, construct, receive, own, manage, lease and sell real property, personal property and intangible property; 6.4.2 enter into contracts with public and private entities; 6.4.3 employ and terminate personnel, with or without cause, and contract for personnel and services with public and private entities; 6.4.4 sue and be sued; 6.4.5 establish plans,policies, guidelines and regulations to carry out its powers and responsibilities; provided the adoption or modification of an annual work plan shall be submitted to each Party consistent with procedures -3- 50630776.1