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Subdivision 12. Permits. VLAWMO shall cooperate with appropriate local, state, and federal agencies in obtaining required permits and shall review permits issued by local units of government to accomplish the purposes identified in Section I of this Agreement. Subdivision 13. Office. VLAWMO shall maintain an office within the Area. All notices to VLAWMO shall be mailed or delivered to such office. Subdivision 14. Insurance. VLAWMO may contract for or purchase such insurance as the Board deems necessary for its protection. Subdivision 15. Financial Records. The Board shall maintain the books and accounts of VLAWMO consistent with generally accepted accounting principles and provide the separate accounting of operations and capital improvement projects. Subdivision 16. Audit. The Board shall annually cause an independent certified audit of the books and accounts of VLAWMO. Subdivision 17. Claims. To the extent required by Minnesota Statutes, VLAWMO shall be responsible for damages caused by it. All Minnesota Statutes governing notices of claims and limits on municipal liability shall be applicable to VLAWMO. To the extent permitted by Minnesota Statutes, VLAWMO shall be treated as a single municipal entity for municipal liability purposes. Subdivision 18. Employees. The Board may employ or subcontract to persons or entities to fulfill defined responsibilities of VLAWMO with the approval of a majority of the Board. Subdivision 19. Contracts. The Board may make such contracts and enter into such agreements as necessary to fulfill its obligations under this Agreement. Any such contract or agreement shall be in accordance with the Uniform Municipal Contracting Law, Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.345, the Joint Powers Act, Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59, and other applicable laws. Subdivision 20. Annual Report to Members. The Board shall make and file a report to all of the Members at least once each year including the following information: 1) the financial condition of VLAWMO; 2) the status of all VLAWMO projects and work; and 3) the business transacted by VLAWMO and other matters which affect the interests of VLAWMO. Copies of said report shall be transmitted to the administrator of each Member. Subdivision 21. Records. VLAWMO's books, reports and records shall be available for and open to inspection at reasonable times. Subdivision 22. Other Powers. The Board may exercise such other powers necessary and incidental to the implementation of the purposes set forth herein as authorized by the Members. 476792v6 KRH VA245-1 7