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be comprised of County and City officials/staff, community partners, or other public or private individuals or entities assisting in the economic development collaboration. • Subcommittees may also include additional advisory members with expertise relevant to the work of the subcommittee. • As of the date of this MOU, three Subcommittees have been formed: (1) Alignment/Regionalism; (2) Readiness; (3) Marketing and Differentiation. • Subcommittees should attempt to meet on a monthly basis if possible. E. Reporting. The following persons/entities should provide written or oral monthly reports to the Executive Committee: a. Subcommittee Reports. All subcommittees shall promptly deliver reports to the Executive Committee on matters which the subcommittee has addressed. b. Economic Development Specialist. The Anoka County Board of Commissioners recently approved a position for an Economic Development Specialist ("ED Specialist") to assist the Executive Committee and other entities in this collaboration. The ED Specialist will report directly to Jerry Soma, County Administrator, regarding day-to-day operations and activities. At the request of the Executive Committee, the ED Specialist will provide reports to the Executive Committee as to research outcomes and progress. The ED Specialist may also be asked to present findings at the broader, semi-annual meetings attended by cities, community partners, and other stakeholders. Financial Contributions. a. Economic Development Specialist. The County is subsidizing and monitoring the activities of the Economic Development Specialist, described herein, to provide direct project assistance and research in connection with this collaboration. b. Budget and Cost Sharing. If the Executive Committee seeks continued services for website and social media support, marketing assistance, or other outside services, the cost allocation among cities and financial responsibilities will require execution of separate agreements. On or around August of each calendar year, a proposed budget for the following year will be voted on by the Executive Committee at a regular meeting, and distributed to the members. An agreement for cost sharing among participating municipalities will be drafted, with the first agreement effective for year 2019. Negotiation, execution, and administration of any such agreement must comply with applicable statutes and regulations. Nothing in this MOU shall obligate the agencies or partners to obligate or transfer any funds absent a separate agreement authorizing such contributions. G. Modification: Material alternations, modifications, or variations of the terms of this MOU must be reduced to writing as an amendment and signed by the parties. H. Authorized Representatives. By signing this MOU, the undersigned certifies that he/she is authorized to act and carry out the terms of this MOU.