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DAKOTA COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT The parties to this Agreement are units of government responsible for the enforcement of controlled substance laws in their respective jurisdictions. This Agreement is made pursuant to the authority conferred upon the parties by Minnesota Statutes g471.59. NOW THEREFORE, the undersigned governmental units, in the joint and mutual exercise of their powers, agree as follows: 1. Name. The parties hereby establish the Dakota County Drug Task Force. 2. General Purpose. The purpose of this Agreement is to establish an organization to coordinate efforts to apprehend and prosecute drug offenders. 3. Members. The members of this Agreement shall consist of the following units of government: City of Apple Valley City of Burnsville City of Eagan City of Farmington City of Hastings City of Inver Grove Heights City of Lakeville City of Mendota Heights City of Rosemount City of Savage City of South St. Paul City of West St. Paul Dakota County 4. Administrative Board. 4.1 Creation and Composition. A joint powers board, known as the Drug Task Force Administrative Board, is established for the purposes contained herein with the powers and duties set forth in this Agreement. The Board shall consist of one member from each of the member units of government, appointed by their respective police chief or sheriff, plus one member appointed by the Dakota County Attorney. Board members appointed by police chiefs and the sheriff must be full-time supervisory peace officers oftheir jurisdiction or office. Board members shall not be deemed employees of the Task Force and shall not be compensated by it. 4.2 Term. Board members shall serve at the pleasure of their respective police chief, sheriff or county attorney, or their legal successor. In the event that any Board member DAKOTA COUNTY DRUG TASK FORCE 1 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT