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Section 2. This agreement is effective on the date when executed agreements and authorizing resolution of five of the municipalities named in Article V, Section 1 have been filed as provided in this Article. Section 3. At the organizational meeting, or as soon thereafter as it may reasonably be done, the Commission shall select from among the directors a Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary and Treasurer, adopt By-Laws governing its procedures including the time, place, notice for and frequency of its regular meetings, adopt a procedure for calling special meetings, and such other matters as are required by this agreement. Section 4. Officers of the Commission shall be elected annually for one year terms. Officers completing on full one year term shall only succeed themselves once in another full one year term in the same office. VII. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION Section 1. The powers and duties of the Commission shall include the powers set forth in this Article. Section 2. The Commission may make such contracts, grants, and take such other action as it deems necessary and appropriate to accomplish the general purposes of the organization. The Commission may not contract for the purchase of real estate without the prior authorization of the Member municipalities. Any purchase or contracts made shall conform to the requirements applicable to Minnesota statutory cities. Section 3. The Commission shall assume all authority and undertake all tasks necessary to coordinate, administer, and enforce the Franchise of each Member except for that authority and those tasks specifically retained by a Member. Section 4. The Commission shall continually review the operation and performance of the cable communications system of the Members and prepare annual reports as required by the Minnesota Cable Communications Board and the FCC. Section 5. The Commission shall undertake all procedures necessary to maintain uniform rates and to handle applications for changes in rates for the services provided by the Grantee. Section 6. The Commission may provide for the prosecution, defense, or other participation in actions or proceedings at law in which it may have an interest, and may employ counsel for that purpose. It may employ such other persons as it deems necessary to accomplish its powers and duties. Such employees may be on a full-time, part-time or consulting basis, as the Commission determines, and the Commission may make any required employer contributions which local governmental units are authorized or required to make by law. Section 7. The Commission may conduct such research and investigation and take such action as it deems necessary, including participation and appearance in proceedings of State and Federal regulatory, legislative or administrative bodies, on any matter related to