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Section 3. Special meetings of the board may be called (a) by the chair, (b) by the executive committee or (c) by the executive committee upon the written request of a majority of the directors. Five days' written notice of special meetings shall be given to the directors and alternates. Such notice shall include the agenda for the special meeting. Section 4. The specific date, time and location of regular and special meetings of the board shall be determined by the executive committee. Section 5. Notice of regular meetings of the board shall be given to the directors and alternates by the secretary- treasurer of the board at least fifteen (15) days in advance and the agenda for such meetings shall accompany the notice. However, business at regular meetings of the board need not be limited to matters set forth in the agenda. VI. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD Section 1. The powers and duties of the board shall include the powers set forth in this article. Section 2. The board shall take such action as it deems necessary and appropriate to accomplish the general purposes of the organization including the establishment of data processing and information systems, engaging in the development and implementation of the necessary programs therefore, acquiring any necessary site, purchasing any necessary supplies, equipment and machinery, employing any necessary personnel and operating and maintaining any systems for the handling of data processing and management information for the members and for others. Any of the foregoing activities, or any other activities authorized by this agreement, may be accomplished by entering into contracts, leases or other agreements with others, whenever the board shall deem this to be advisable. Section 3. The board shall designate a member to serve as fiscal and operations agent ( "Agent ") of METRO -1NET. The Agent shall be responsible for the management of the affairs of METRO -INET as outlined in Article VIII. Section 4. The board may establish and collect charges for its services to members and to others. Section 5. The board may accept gifts, apply for and use grants, or use property from the state, or any other governmental units or organizations and may enter into agreements required in connection therewith and may hold, use and dispose of such moneys or property in accordance with the terms of the gift, grant, loan or agreement relating thereto. Section 6. The board shall establish the annual budget for the organization as provided in this agreement. Section 7. The board shall make its data processing and management information systems available to its members, subject to reasonable charges for the development and processing thereof. Section 8. The board may exercise any other power necessary and incidental to the implementation of its powers and duties. VII. OFFICERS Section 1. The officers of the board shall consist of a chair, a vice -chair and a secretary who shall be elected at the regular annual meeting of the board held in even numbered years after 2010. New officers shall take office at the adjournment of the annual meeting of the board at which they are elected. 3