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RELEVANT LINKS: <br /> 11. J <br /> Munici aigasa encies <br /> p <br /> Minn.scat.§§453A.0 1-.12. Any two or more cities owning or operating a utility for the local <br /> distribution of gas may form a municipal gas agency if each passes a <br /> resolution authorizing the agreement. The purpose is to secure an <br /> adequate, economical, and reliable supply of gas for utility customers. <br /> The board of directors exercises all agency powers. Any city may,by <br /> resolution, exercise any of the powers of a municipal gas agency as if it <br /> were an agency. <br /> 12. Special board of review <br /> Minn.Stat.§274.01,subd.2. The governing body of any city may appoint a special board of review. <br /> This special board of review serves at the direction and discretion of the <br /> city council. The council determines the number of members, the <br /> compensation and expenses to be paid, and the term of office of each <br /> member. At least one member of the special board must be an appraiser, <br /> realtor, or someone familiar with property valuations in the assessment <br /> district. <br /> B. Advisory citizen boards and commissions <br /> Minn.Stat.§412.111. Another important link in city governing activities is the work of advisory <br /> Minn.Stat.§462.354,subd. boards and commissions. These entities are much like the independent or <br /> 1 administrative boards and commissions. The city council may create and <br /> dissolve them by resolution, appoint people to serve on them, and exercise <br /> other powers of general supervision. The council must, however, pass an <br /> ordinance to create a planning commission. <br /> There are several differences between independent boards and advisory <br /> boards. State statutes establish most independent boards and commissions <br /> and give them some discretionary powers. Advisory boards conduct <br /> studies and investigations on behalf of the council and submit reports and <br /> recommendations for council consideration. An advisory-board's <br /> recommendation does not take effect unless the council accepts it by <br /> passing an ordinance or resolution. <br /> The council may organize advisory groups in any manner it deems <br /> appropriate. The council may find it wise to appoint people who represent <br /> various special-interest groups in the city. <br /> An advisory commission may be created by the council for a special <br /> purpo <br /> se, such as for conducting an investigation, and will cease to exist <br /> once the purpose of the commission has been achieved. <br /> League of Minnesota Cities Handbook for Minnesota Cities 6/712022 <br /> Elected officials and Council Structure and Role Chapter 6 Page 33 <br />