The boards of supervisors of any 2 or more counties, by resolution, may establish and organize an intercounty committee, to be known as the supervisors' intercounty committee, for the purpose of studying area governmental problems of mutual interest and concern, including such matters as facility studies on sewers and sewage disposal, water, drains, roads, rubbish and garbage disposal, recreation, zoning, parks and ports, and to formulate recommendations for review and action thereon by the member county boards of supervisors.

     The supervisors' intercounty committee may employ personnel to coordinate and conduct all types of surveys and studies relating to the mutual problems of its member counties or may enter into agreements for such surveys and studies to be conducted by other public or private agencies. It shall adopt, by resolution of a majority of its full membership, any recommendation for submission to the several member county boards of supervisors. It may publicize its purposes, objectives and findings, and may distribute reports thereon. It shall make an annual report of its activities to the several member county boards of supervisors.

     For the purpose of providing funds to meet the expenses of the supervisors' intercounty committee, the member county boards of supervisors, by resolution, may authorize the allocation of county funds for such purpose. The proportion of the total amount of funds to be provided by each member-county shall be based on the recommendation of the supervisors' intercounty committee, or shall be provided for in the bylaws of the committee, which shall have been approved by the member county boards of supervisors.

     Services of personnel, use of equipment and office space, and other necessary services may be accepted from member counties and may be considered as a part of the financial support of that county.

     The supervisors' intercounty committee may apply for and accept gifts, contributions and grants from the federal government, state government and local governments, also from private individuals, foundations or agencies, if the grants are made for furtherance of the objectives for which the committee is established. Any application shall be approved by the member county boards of supervisors.