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27 Subdivision 7: The Commission shall develop a comprehensive Watershed Management b Plan to meet the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 10313. The plan shall establish comprehensive goals and policies for the protection, enhancement, and improvement of the watershed, and shall establish specific implementation strategies to realize these goals and policies, Subdivision S: The Commission shall have the power to contract with any governmental unit, private or nonprofit association to accomplish the purposes for which it is organized. Subdivision 9: The Commission has the authority to apply for, accept, and use grants, loans, money or other property from the United States, the State of Minnesota, a unit of government or any person or entity for the Organization. The Organization may use and dispose of such money or property for any expenses/fees, policies, goals, capital improvement projects, or any use the Organization deems necessary to pursue its goals and policies. Subdivision 10: The Commission may establish and maintain devices for acquiring and recording hydrologic and water quality data within the watershed. Subdivision 11: The Commission may contract for, or purchase such insurance, as they deem necessary for the protection of the Organization. Subdivision 12: The Commission shall have the authority to invite governmental entities within the area of the watershed to join the Organization. Furthermore, any governmental entities within the area of the watershed may petition for membership in the Organization. The addition of new Members shall require a majority vote of the Commission and appropriate resolution by current Member Councils. The effective date shall be the date of filing by the last Council resolution approving the addition. As Members are added to the Organization, there shall be created one voting Commissioner: as eaeh new Membef is added, budget (Aftiele V, Subdivision 3) will ber-eassess-ed. 9 24757506 CLL MD160-1