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All powers granted herein shall be exercised by the TASK FORCE in accordance with the legal requirements applicable to the regional railroad authorities. ARTICLE 7. OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND SERVICES A. The TASK FORCE shall elect a Chair and Vice -Chair from its membership at its first regular meeting each year. The Chair and Vice -Chair shall be elected by the TASK FORCE from its membership for a term of one (1) year. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the TASK FORCE, may establish such subcommittees as may be needed from time to time and shall perform other duties and functions as may be determined by the TASK FORCE. The Vice - Chair shall preside over and act for the TASK FORCE during the absence of the Chair. If both the Chair and Vice -Chair are absent, the TASK FORCE may elect a temporary Chair to conduct its business, provided a quorum is present. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, following the EFFECTIVE DATE of this AGREEMENT, the term of the prior TASK FORCE's officers shall automatically expire and a special election shall be held to elect interim officers. The term of the interim officers commence upon election by the TASK FORCE and continue until the first regular meeting of the following year, at which time elections will be held to elect permanent officers pursuant to this section who will serve a term according to this section. B. Executive Committee. The TASK FORCE shall establish an Executive Committee of the TASK FORCE consisting of the representative of each Financial Member. The Executive Committee shall develop and make recommendations to the TASK FORCE regarding the ongoing responsibilities of the TASK FORCE, and shall have such other duties as set forth in the TASK FORCE's by -laws. C. Staff. Each party may provide staff support to the TASK FORCE, subject to the approval of the TASK FORCE. D. Vacancies. If an appointment of any TASK FORCE member or alternate is vacated before the end of his or her term, the vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the appropriate appointing governing body. Vacancies shall be filled within thirty (30) days of their occurrence. A vacancy shall be deemed to have occurred when any of the conditions specified in Minn. Stat. § 351.02 exist. E. Meetings. The TASK FORCE shall meet at regular intervals at such times and places as the TASK FORCE shall establish in its by -laws. Special meetings may be held on reasonable notice by the Chair or any two members upon terms and conditions as the TASK FORCE may determine and that conform to the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stat. § 13D. F. Committees. The TASK FORCE may establish standing committees of the TASK FORCE by providing for such committees by resolution. The Chair may establish ad hoc committees of the TASK FORCE. Page 7 of 27 - 1 0 -