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v.11.9.20 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NORTH EAST METROPOLITAN AREA MUNICIPAL INTERNETWORKING COLLABORATIVE of the State of Minnesota authorized to enter into this JPA. This JPA is made and entered into pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59. ARTICLE I GENERAL PURPOSE Section 1.1. Purpose. The general purpose of this JPA is to provide for an organization that the participating Members may jointly and cooperatively provide for the development and operation of IT Services for the use and benefit of the Members, and others. To the extent permitted by law, the Members will support the establishment of the IT Services and seek to expand the number of participating agencies either as Members or as non-Member LGUs receiving services from Metro-INET. ARTICLE II DEFINITION OF TERMS Section 2.1. Definitions. The terms defined in this Article shall have the meanings given them for the purposes of this JPA. Section 2.1.1. Metro-INET.th East Metropolitan Area the organization created by this JPA. Section 2.1.2. IT Services. maintenance of advanced internet networking and data services through ownership or lease of any and all systems, equipment, technology or means and methods necessary to provide competitive, up-to-date IT services to Members and non-Member LGUs. Section 2.1.3. Board. of one Director from each LGU participating as a Member of Metro-INET pursuant to this JPA. Section 2.1.4. LGU.ip, independent public safety organization, watershed management organization, watershed district, cable commission or other political subdivision of the State of Minnesota that is qualified to enter into joint powers agreements as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59, and as it may be amended from time to time. Section 2.1.5. Member. time involved, a Member in good standing. Section 2.1.6. Associate. to affiliate with Metro-INET in accordance with Article XI and other applicable JPA provisions. 1