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5.5 Committees. The Board of Directors may appoint committees such as management, technical, administrative, operating or other committees to assist the IRL Council in the exercise and performance of the powers and duties provided for under this Agreement. In the absence of express delegated authority, any committees created by the Board of Directors shall not have decision-making authority. As necessary, EPA will be requested to provide a representative to attend meetings of such committees to provide technical assistance and present the position of EPA on issues to be considered by the committees. Each of the Parties may change either their initial or alternate representatives on any committees from time to time, but must provide to the IRL Council a minimum of two (2) days prior written notice before any meeting. Except as otherwise specifically set forth herein, all votes of any committee will be by a simple majority of the committee members. Members of all committees will serve without compensation. 5.6 Officers. At its first organizational meeting and in January each year thereafter, the Board of Directors will elect the following officers: (a) A chairperson of the Board of Directors who shall serve for a period of one year, or until a successor has been selected, whichever is later. The chairperson shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and carry out any other duties assigned by the Board of Directors. (b) A vice -chairperson who shall serve for a period of one year, or until a successor has been selected, whichever is later. In the event of absence or disability of the chairperson, the vice -chairperson shall assume the duties of the chairperson and carry out any other duties assigned by the Board of Directors. (c) A secretary who shall serve for a period of one year, or until a successor has been selected, whichever is later. In the event of absence or disability of the vice - chairperson, the secretary shall assume the duties of the vice -chairperson and carry out any other duties assigned by the Board of Directors. In the event of a vacancy in any office, the Board of Directors shall elect a replacement to serve the balance of the unexpired term. 5.7 Additional Board Members. Should other governmental entities or Regulatory Agencies desire to become a party to this Agreement and have a Director on the Board of Directors, the representation must be unanimously approved by the Board of Directors in its sole and absolute discretion. Such new party must execute and comply with all of the provisions of this Agreement and be willing and able to contribute funding as determined by the Board of Directors. The funding contributions in Article Eight below will be amended accordingly to 7