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CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT 33 Judicial Relief (a) Any municipality may seek judicial relief, to the extent authorized under Minnesota Statute Section 572.08 through 572.30 as the same may be amended, and, in addition under the following circumstances: -any municipality fails to select an arbitrator; - designated time limits have been exceeded; -the arbitrator has not proceeded expeditiously; or (b) Costs of the suit to be awarded to the prevailing parties. The cost of arbitration shall be borne equally by the municipalities. Each party shall pay its own attorney's fees. Section N General Powers of the Committee 4.1 Powers. The committee shall have and is hereby given all powers, duties and functions enumerated in this agreement, and all such further powers necessary to carry out the intent and purpose of the District with respect to acquisition of property and operation of the District heretofore set fourth, including the following: (a) To employ and determine the terms of employment of fire protection, administrative and other personnel, accountants, consultants, engineers, legal counsel, and other qualified personnel, except as provided in this agreement. (b) To cause reports, plans, studies and recommendations to be prepared. (c) To recommend purchase of capital equipment, as here in after defined and land, to recommend construction of buildings to implement the purposes herein set forth. (d) To lease or purchase equipment other than capital equipment and supplies necessary for the proper operation, care, maintenance and preservation or District facilities and equipment, except as otherwise provided in this agreement. (e) To adopt District bylaws, rules and regulations for the operation, maintenance and use of the District fire protection services, equipment and facilities. (f) To enter into mutual aid agreements with other organizations with similar purposes. Page # 4