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and 103D). The changes have broadened the role of WMOs in watershed management, especially in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Today, other units of government and the general public expect WMOs to play a larger role in watershed management. This plan proposes expanded water quality management, performance evaluation, and education and public involvement initiatives to meet these expectations. 1.3 GLWMO Management Structure, Powers, Duties and Agreements The GLWMO Board consists of five members appointed by the municipalities. The board members are appointed to either atwo-year or a three-year term, according to a schedule, such that each city will have three members on the board every other year. Regular meetings are held quarterly on the 3rd Thursday at the city of Roseville offices. The public is invited to attend the GLWMO Board meetings. Each year, the Board authorizes and obtains an audit of the GLWMO's books. The Board also reviews and approves an annual budget. The joint powers agreement between the member cities of the Grass Lake Watershed Management Organization (GLWMO) went into effect on December 27, 1983. The authority of the GLWMO is established by Minnesota Statutes 103B and by the joint powers agreement. The powers and duties of the GLWMO, taken from statute and the agreement, include, but are not limited to: 1. Preparation, adoption, and implementation of a management plan for the GLWMO. 2. Review and approval of municipal watershed management plans. 3. Regulate local land use and development in the watershed, either at the request of a city, or in the absence of an approved city watershed management plan, or for projects requiring a variance from the municipal water resources management plan or implementation program. 4. Regulate, conserve, and control the use of storm and surface water within the GLWMO. 5. Collection of hydrologic data. 6. Conduct surveys, studies and investigations and develop projects to accomplish the GLWMO's purposes. Grass lake WMO Watershed Management Plan 04/25/00 Draft \\NS2\WP\WP\23\62\645\plan\Grass Lake WMO plan.doc Page 1-4