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JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES De, AFT This Agreement, is made and entered into this ~ day of , 1990, by and between the COUNTY OF ANOKA and the cities of COON RAPIDS, BLAINE, ANOKA, CHAMPLIN, BROOKLYN PARK, ANDOVER, RAMSEY and HAM LAKE, hereinafter referred to as the "Agencies", and Charles R. (Chuck) Weaver, hereinafter referred to as the "Legislative Counsel". WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the Agencies desire to have their interests represented in the Legislature; and, WHEREAS, the Legislative Counsel has the necessary expertise to provide such services; and, WHEREAS, the Agencies agree that it is in their best interest that the cost of retaining said professional services be shared; and, WHEREAS, this Agreement is made in accordance with the provisions of Minn. Stat. {}471.59, authorizing two or more governmental units to enter into an agreement for the joint and cooperative exercise of any power common to the contracting parties: NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually agreed and stipulated: 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Agreement is to provide for cooperation among the Agencies to retain the services of a designated person of the Legislative Counsel, and other persons as they deem appropriate and acceptable to the Agencies, as a lobbyist to represent the interests of the Agencies in the Legislature, regarding the fiscal disparities affecting the Agencies. 2. SERVICES The Legislative Counsel shall implement a plan to represent the interests of the Agencies before various committees and members of the Legislature, and other such services as required by the Agencies. 3. TERM The term of this Agreement shall commence on September 15, 1990, and shall continue through two weeks after the end of the regular 1991 legislative session, unless terminated as provided herein. 173