The CERTNA Joint Powers Authority (JPA) was created for the purpose of the design, development, implementation and on-going operation and maintenance of an AB 578 (Government Code Sections 27390 et seq.) compliant Electronic Recording Delivery System (ERDS) as well as a Government Code section 27279 compliant system. The systems will be used by the signatories to the Joint Powers Agreement to manage the programs for which they are responsible, and may include interfaces to other county consortia and state automated ERD systems as provided in the Government Code. ln addition, CeRTNA shall have the power to engage in any and all other activities that are permissible under applicable law.