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All members of the TASKFORCE will have one (1) vote. B. TASK FORCE membership terms shall commence on January 15 of a calendar year and end on January 14 of the next succeeding year, or until a successor is appointed. ARTICLE 6. POWERS OF TASK FORCE The TASK FORCE has such authority as is necessary and proper to make all decisions to carry out its purpose as described in Article 2. Such powers shall be subject to the provisions of Minn. Stat. ~ 471.59 and will include, but not be limited to, any or all of the following powers to the extent provided by law or not otherwise limited by this AGREEMENT. A. Adopt an annual budget. B. Enter into transactions, including contracts or leases, required in furtherance of this AGREEMENT and statutory mandate, and enforce such transactions to the extent available in equity or at law. The contracting and purchasing requirements of one party designated by the TASK FORCE shall apply hereto. The TASK FORCE may approve any contract relating to this AGREEMENT up to the amount approved in the annual budget, and may authorize the Chair of the TASK FORCE to execute those contracts. C. Adopt by-laws and any amendments consistent with this AGREEMENT required for the exercise of the powers and purposes stated in this AGREEMENT. The by-laws may provide for the appointment of ex officio, non-voting members to the TASK FORCE by the TASK FORCE. D. Apply for and accept gifts, grants, loans of money, other property, or assistance on behalf of the contracting parties from the United States government, the State of Minnesota, or any person, association, or agency for any of its purposes, including any grant which may be available, enter into any agreement in connection therewith, and hold, use and dispose of such money, other property, and assistance in accordance with the terms of the gifts, grants, or loans relating thereto. E. Acquire and hold such real and personal property as may be required to accomplish the purposes of this AGREEMENT and, upon termination of this AGREEMENT, make distribution of such property as is provided for in this AGREEMENT. F. Employ agents and employees, and to fix the compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment thereof. G. Incur debts, liabilities, or obligations, which do not constitute a debt of any of the parties. The Joint Powers Board does not have authority to incur debts, liabilities, or obligations, which constitute a debt of any of the parties. H. Sue and be sued in its own name. Page 6 of 11 Lo~