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FINAL NORTH-METRO TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AMENDED JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM I. PARTIES The parties to this agreement are governmental units of the State of Minnesota. This agreement is made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 471.59, as amended. II. GENERAL PURPOSE The general purpose of this agreement is to establish an organization to monitor the operation and activities of cable communications, and in particular, the Cable Communications System (System) of the parties; to provide coordination of administration and enforcement of the franchises of parties for their respective System; to provide for the operation of a Community Media Center and promote the development of locally produced cable television programming; to ensure public access to emerging telecommunications technologies; and to conduct such other activities authorized herein as may be necessary to insure equitable and reasonable rates and service levels for the citizens of the Members of the organization. III. NAME The name of the organization is the North Metro Telecommunications Commission (NMTC). IV. DEFINITION OF TERMS Section 1. For the purposes of this agreement, the terms defined in this Article shall have the meanings given them. Section 2. "Commission" means the Board of Directors created pursuant to this agreement. Section 3. "Community Media Center" means the public access center formerly run by the cable company along with all related equipment and staff. Section 4. "Council" means the governing body of a Member. Section 5. "Executive Director" means a staff person that may be hired by the Commission for the purpose of providing administrative support to the Commission and day to day management of the Community Media Center. 1