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The names and contact information for the current Executive Committee members are listed in the attached Exhibit A to this Agreement. 1. Executive Committee Members' Terms: The Executive Committee shall serve for an initial term of eighteen (18) months, at which time members' terms may be renewed as needed to fulfill the objectives set forth in this MOU. Any vacancies on the Executive Committee may be filled at any time by appointment of a new member by the Executive Committee Chairperson. These appointments will consider such factors as the size of each municipality, and geographic location, to ensure that the Executive Committee constitutes a broad and thorough representation of Anoka County. 2. Executive Committee Meetings: • The Executive Committee members will hold regular meetings approximately every other month, with the first meeting to be scheduled in the fall of 2018. • At least two times per year, the Executive Committee will schedule broad based meetings and invite a larger group of City officials and staff, community partners, and other stakeholders, to provide updates and information regarding the current priorities of the economic development collaboration. • The Executive Committee may also communicate electronically (via email) to review opportunities and give direction to subcommittees as needed. 3. Executive Committee Goals and Obiectives: • Define a Vision: The Executive Committee is responsible for gathering information from its subcommittees to form a vision for the business climate and opportunities within Anoka County. The Executive Committee will then communicate that vision with all Cities, community partners and identified stakeholders in the County. • Develop a Strategic Plan. The Executive Committee will engage in strategic planning, to develop goals, interim activities, and a Final Action Plan, within applicable time frames as set by the Executive Committee. • Communication. The Executive Committee will ensure that reliable communication occurs with all subcommittees, and that cities and community partners are kept informed of the progress and results of the collaboration. • Review and Contracting. The Executive Committee will continually review its progress and may enter into contracts with outside partners or private companies, as required to effectively research and/or implement work developed over the course of this project. D. Subcommittees. The purpose of subcommittees is to ensure diversification of ideas and representation across Anoka County in taking on specific tasks related to economic development. • The Executive Committee may, at any time during one of its regular meetings, seek to establish, modify, or eliminate one or more subcommittees, which may 2