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 The agreement may be continued for a definite term or until rescinded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.
History: 1987 c 291 s 113