RES 20-061 TO APPROVE AMENDED NORTH SUBURBAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT

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Section 5. There shall be no voting by proxy, but all votes must be cast by the director or the duly authorized alternate at a Commission meeting. Section 6. The presence of -a majority of the appointed directors representing a majority of the total authorized votes of all directors shall constitute a quorum, but a smaller number may adjourn from time to time. Section 7. A director shall not be eligible to vote on behalf ofthe director's municipality during the time said municipality is in default on any contribution or payment to the Commission. During the existence of such default, the vote or votes of such Member shall not be counted for the purposes of this Agreement. Section 8. All official actions of the Commission must receive two-thirds (2/3) of all authorized votes cast on that issue at a duly constituted meeting of the Commission and the affirmative vote of a majority of the appointed directors. Abstentions shall not be considered authorized votes cast. VII. EFFECTIVE DATE Section 1. A municipality may enter into this Agreement by resolution of its council and the duly authorized execution of a copy of this Agreement by its proper officers. Thereupon, the clerk or other appropriate officer of the municipality shall file a duly executed copy of this Agreement, together with a certified copy of the authorizing resolution, with the Commission. Section 2. This Agreement and any amendments thereto are effective on the date when executed agreements and authorizing resolutions of all of the members named in Article V, Section 1, have been filed as provided in this Article. VIII. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION Section 1. The powers and duties of the Commission shall include the powers set forth in this Article. Section 2. The Commission may make such contracts, grants, and take such other action as it deems necessary and appropriate to accomplish the general purposes of the organization. The Commission may not contract for the purchase of real estate without the prior authorization of the member municipalities. Any purchases or contracts made shall conform to the requirements applicable to Minnesota statutory cities. Section 3. The Commission shall assume all authority and undertake all tasks necessary to coordinate, administer, and enforce the Franchise of each Member except for that authority and those tasks specifically retained by a Member. Section 4. The Commission may provide for the prosecution, defense, or other 3