1998 Minnesota Statutes

     469.112 Municipalities may join together. 

    Subdivision 1.    Joint exercise of powers.  Two or more 
 municipalities, by agreement entered into through action of 
 their governing bodies, may jointly exercise any of the powers 
 conferred by sections 469.109 to 469.123 after the governing 
 body of each of the municipalities has adopted the resolution 
 provided for in section 469.111, subdivision 1.  

    Subd. 2.    Agreement terms.  The agreement shall set 
 forth its purpose and the powers to be exercised, and it shall 
 provide for the method by which the purpose sought shall be 
 accomplished or the manner in which the power shall be exercised.

    Subd. 3.    Joint board.  The agreement shall provide 
 for the establishment of a joint board of commissioners to 
 exercise on behalf of the entire redevelopment area all of the 
 powers authorized or conferred upon any municipality by the 
 terms of sections 469.109 to 469.123.  The joint board shall be 
 selected from the board of commissioners of the municipalities 
 entering into the joint agreement and shall be chosen by a vote 
 of the respective boards; provided that the governor shall also 
 appoint one member to the joint board from the state at large.  
 The joint board shall consist of not less than seven nor more 
 than 11 members.  

    Subd. 4.    Termination.  The agreement may be continued 
 for a definite term or until rescinded or terminated in 
 accordance with its terms.  

    Subd. 5.    Disposition of property and money.  The 
 agreement shall provide for the disposition of any property 
 acquired as a result of the joint exercise of powers and the 
 return of any surplus money in proportion to contributions of 
 the several contracting parties after the purpose of the 
 agreement has been completed.  

    Subd. 6.    Residence requirements inapplicable.  The 
 residence requirements for holding office in any governmental 
 unit shall not apply to any officer appointed to carry out any 
 such agreement.  

    HIST: 1987 c 291 s 113