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28 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO FORM A COALITION OF METROPOLITAN COMMUNITIES THIS AGREEMENT,made and entered into this day of ,2002,by and between the city of and other political subdivisions executing identical agreements,hereinafter referred to as "Agencies." The Agency hereto agree to establish an organization to be known as the North Metro Mayors Association to promote transportation and economic development projects. Any other public entity may become an agency upon approval by a majority of the then Agencies. Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59 authorizes two or more governmental units to enter into an agreement for the joint and cooperative exercise of any power common to the contracting parties. Whereas, improvements to transportation systems serve the Agencies by promoting the public's health, safety and general welfare and economic development enhances the local tax base thereby enabling the Agencies to provide needed municipal services at acceptable tax rates. NOW THEREFORE,pursuant to the authority granted by Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59,the parties hereto do agree as follows: 1) BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The governing body of the coalition shall be its Board of Directors. Each agency shall be entitled to two (2)directors. Each director shall have one(1)vote. Each agency shall appoint two(2)directors,one(1)of whom shall be the City Manager or Administrator or other designee. A majority of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum of the Board. 2) MEETINGS. The coalition shall meet on call of the president or by the Operating Committee. 3) OPERATING COMMITTEE. The Board of Directors shall appoint an Operating Committee. The Operating Committee shall have authority to manage the affairs and business of the coalition between coalition meetings,but at all times, shall be subject to the control and direction of the Board. The Operating Committee shall meet as needed at a time and place to be determined by the Operating Committee. 4) FINANCIAL MATTERS. Coalition funds may be expended by the Board. Other legal instruments shall be executed with the Authority of the Board. The Board shall have no authority to expend funds in excess of the coalition funds or incur any debt. The financial contribution of the Agencies in support of the coalition shall be per capital for full members. Each of the Agencies shall,by February 2nd of each year,pay to the coalition an amount as annually determined by the coalition based on the most recent Metropolitan Council population estimates. The Board may authorize changes in the per capita charge for all members upon majority vote. The annual assessment levy shall be determined by October 1 st of the preceding year.