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• • JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT CREATING THE METRO GANG STRIKE FORCE This is an agreement between the political sub - divisions and municipalities referenced in Appendix A. and (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Parties "). WHEREAS, The Parties each have law enforcement agencies (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the Agencies ") with police powers within their respective jurisdictions and these Agencies are responsible for the enforcement of all laws dealing with gang or related criminal violations in their respective jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, The Parties, through their Agencies, wish to form a joint strike force for the purpose of more efficiently and effectively enforcing laws dealing with any and all crimes committed by gangs or for the benefit of gangs by investigating and prosecuting such criminal activity, especially felonies that have the likelihood of being related to gang crime; and; NOW THEREFORE, Pursuant to the authority contained in Minnesota Statutes §471.59, commonly known as the Joint Powers Act, and §299A.641 subd.3, and in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and the benefits that each party shall derive hereby, the Parties agree as follows: PURPOSE OF THE AGREEMENT The purpose of this agreement is to establish the Metro Gang Strike Force as an organization to coordinate efforts to prevent gang activity and investigate, apprehend and prosecute those individuals engaged in such crimes which could be defined as gang related or crimes committed for the benefit of a gang and to define the rights and obligations of the Parties with respect to the duties and activities performed by the Metro Gang Strike Force throughout the term of the agreement. 2. METRO GANG STRIKE FORCE The Metro Gang Strike Force (hereinafter "MGSF ") is hereby established by the Parties to coordinate efforts to prevent gang activity; and investigate, apprehend and prosecute those individuals engaged in such crimes which could be defined as gang related or crimes committed for the benefit of a gang. Other cities, counties, and public entities may apply for membership in the MGSF by formal application to the Gang and Drug Oversight Council (described herein) and the Commissioner of Public Safety. Submission of an application constitutes agreement by the applicant to all provisions set forth in this agreement and the recommendation of at least one fulltime licensed peace officer to the MGSF. Participation in the MGSF must be recommended by the Gang and Drug Oversight Council and approved by the Commissioner of Public Safety. 3. GOOD FAITH The Parties and the Agencies shall cooperate and use their best efforts to ensure that the various provisions of this Agreement are fulfilled and to undertake resolution of disputes, if any, in good faith and in an equitable and timely manner. Metro GSF Final - 1 - 12/08/2005