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NORTH METRO MAYORS ASSOCIATION <br /> JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT <br /> TO FORM A COALITION OF METROPOLITAN CO IES <br /> THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of , 1993, <br /> by and between the city of and other political <br /> subdivisions executing identical agreements, hereinafter referred to as "Agencies." <br /> The Agency hereto agree to establish an organization to be known as the North Metro Mayors <br /> Association to promote transportation and economic development projects. <br /> Any other public entity may become an agency upon approval by a majority of the then <br /> Agencies. <br /> Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59 authorizes two or more governmental units to enter into an <br /> agreement for the joint and cooperative exercise of any power common to the contracting parties. <br /> Whereas, improvements to transportation systems serve the Agencies by promoting the public's <br /> health, safety and general welfare and economic development enhances the local tax base thereby <br /> enabling the Agencies to provide needed municipal services at acceptable tax rates. <br /> NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59, the <br /> parties hereto do agree as follows: <br /> 1) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The governing body of the coalition shall be its Board <br /> of Directors. Each agency shall be entitled to two (2) directors. Each director shall <br /> have one (1) vote. Each agency shall appoint two (2) directors, one (1) of whom <br /> shall be the City Manager or Administrator or other designee. <br /> A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum of the Board. <br /> 2) MEETINGS. The coalition shall meet on call of the president or by the Operating <br /> Committee. <br /> 3) OPERATING COMMITL'EE. The Board of Directors shall appoint an Operating <br /> Committee. The Operating Committee shall have authority to manage the affairs <br /> and business of the coalition between coalition meetings, but at all times, shall be <br /> subject to the control and direction of the Board. <br /> The Operating Committee shall meet as needed at a time and place to be determined <br /> by the Operating Committee. <br /> 8525 EDINBROOK CROSSING, SUITE 5. BROOKLYN PARK. MINNESOTA 55443 <br /> TELEPHONE 612-493.5115 FAX 612-424-1174 <br />