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regular meetings, adopt a procedure for calling special meetings, and such other matters as are required by this agreement. Section 4. Officers of the Commission shall be elected annually for one year terms. Officers completing one full one year term shall only succeed themselves once in another full one year term in the same office. 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 shall continually review the operation and performance of the cable communications system of the Members and prepare annual reports as required by the Minnesota Cable Communications Board and the FCC. Section 5. The Commission shall undertake all procedures necessary to maintain uniform rates and to handle applications for changes in rates for the services provided by the Grantee. Section 6. The Commission may provide for the prosecution, defense, or other participation in actions or proceedings at law in which it may have an interest, and may employ counsel for that purpose. It may employ such other persons as it deems necessary to accomplish its powers and duties. Such employees may be on a full -time, part-time or consulting basis, as the Commission determines, and the Commission may make any required employer contributions which local governmental units are authorized or required to make by law. Section 7. The Commission may conduct such research and investigation and take such action as it deems necessary, including participation and appearance in proceedings of State and Federal regulatory, legislative or administrative bodies, on any matter related to or affecting cable communication rates, franchises, or levels of service. Section 8. The Commission may obtain from Grantee and from any other source, such information relating to rates, costs and service levels as any Member is entitled to obtain from Grantee or others. 4