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" . ; t ~ JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT CONSORTIUM OF RAMSEY COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES The parties to this agreement are governmental units of the State of Minnesota. This agreement is made and entered into in accor- dance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59. I. GENERAL PURPOSE The general purpose of this agreement is to provide for the implementation and operation of a cooperative data and management information system at a reasonable cost to foster efficiency in the provision of services. II. DEFINITION OF TERMS For the purpose of this agreement, the following definitions shall be in effect: Section 1. "The Consortium of Ramsey County Municipalities" means the organization created by this agreement, hereafter referred to as the Consor'tium. Section 2. "Board" means the Board of Directors of the Consortium consisting of one representative from each governmental unit which is a member. Section 3. "Governmental Unit" means any city, village, borough, county, town, school district or other political subdivision as sanctioned by law. Section 4. "Member" means any governmental unit which is a party to this agreement and is a party in good standing. Section 5. "Council" means the governing body of the member governmental unit. Section 6. "Software" .means computer programs, form designs, user manuals and associated doc~~entation. III. MEMBERSHIP " Section 1. A governmental unit desiring to be a member shall execute a copy of this agreement and pay the established dues and charges. The governmental unit shall file an executed copy of the agreement together with a certified copy of the authorizing re- solution with the Office of City Manager, White Bear Lake. The authorizing resolution shall designate the representative and alter- nate for the member. This agreement shall become effective January 1, 1977.