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(9) "Agreement" shall mean this Joint Powers Agreement between and among the Governmental <br /> Units as defined herein. <br /> ARTICLE II <br /> Purpose <br /> This Agreement has been executed for the purpose of joining together to improve the efficiency and <br /> effectiveness of fire and emergency services to the public within the geographic service area of the <br /> Members. This purpose will include, but not limited to, cooperatively addressing the Members' long <br /> term needs for fire-fighting equipment, fire records data systems,fire-fighter training, fire prevention, <br /> inspection and public education. <br /> ARTICLE III <br /> Term <br /> The term of this Agreement shall commence on 2014, (Effective Date) <br /> notwithstanding the dates of the signatures of the parties, and shall continue in full force and effect <br /> unless and until terminated as set forth herein. <br /> ARTICLE IV <br /> Delegation of Authority <br /> The Members hereby delegate to the ACFPC all authority necessary and convenient to accomplish the <br /> purposes of this Agreement including, but not limited to, the ability to obtain grant monies,finance, <br /> develop, design, construct, equip, own, staff and operate any Member-approved mutual programs in <br /> accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The ACFPC shall have all authority necessary or <br /> convenient to accomplish the purpose of this Agreement in accordance with law. <br /> Notwithstanding, this organization shall not be allowed to incur debt, acquire capital assets or enter <br /> into multi-year contracts on behalf of itself or it's member communities without approval of its <br /> Members, according to the By-laws set forth in Attachment A. <br /> ARTICLE V <br /> Composition of the FPC <br /> Each member of the ACFPC, except that: the membership of the cities of Centerville, Lino Lakes, and Circle <br /> Pines shall be represented only by the Centennial Fire District; membership of the cities of Anoka and <br /> Champlin shall be represented only by the Anoka/Champlin Fire District; membership of the cities of Spring <br /> Lake Park, Blaine, and Mounds View shall be represented only by the SBM Fire Board; and membership of <br /> the cities of Ramsey and Nowthen shall be represented only by a representative of the <br /> Nowthen/Ramsey joint powers agreement. <br /> 3 <br /> 14 <br />