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STRIKETHROUGH VERSION AMENDED AND RESTATED JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR A COALITION OF METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into by and between the cities of Andover, Anoka, Blaine, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Circle Pines, Columbus, Coon Rapids, Dayton, Lexington, Mounds View, Maple Grove, Minneapolis, New Brighton, New Hope, Osseo, Ramsey, Spring Lake Park, which cities are all of the current members (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Initial Members”) of the North Metro Mayors Association, a Minnesota joint powers organization (hereinafter referred to as the “Coalition”). WHEREAS, the Initial Members are parties to the joint powers agreement that created the Coalition (hereinafter the “Original Joint Powers Agreement”); and WHEREAS, the Initial Members have determined that it is in the best interest of the public to amend the joint powers agreement of the Coalition as hereinafter set forth. NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59, the parties hereto agree that the Original Joint Powers Agreement is amended and restated as follows: 1) NAME OF ORGANIZATION. The parties hereby create a joint powers organization to be known as the North Metro Mayors Association (hereinafter referred to as the “Coalition”). 2) MEMBERS. Entities authorized to be parties to a joint powers agreement by Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59 may join the Coalition as members upon approval of a majority of the Board of Directors, approval by resolution of the governing body of the entity, execution of a copy of this Agreement and filing of an executed copy of the resolution and agreement with the Coalition. ’s Executive Director. 3) PURPOSE. The purpose of the Coalition is to promote transportation and economic development and to assist governmental units in providing government services and conducting government functions effectively and efficiently. 4) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The governing body of the Coalition shall be its Board of Directors. Each member shall appoint two (2) directors. Each director shall have one (1) vote. Board Members shall hold office at the pleasure of the appointing member and shall remain in office until replaced. A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum of the Board. 5) COMMITTEES. The Board of Directors shall appoint an Operating Committee. The Operating Committee shall have authority to manage the affairs and business of the