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WHEREAS, the F-M Interpreter Coordination Work Group evaluated local needs and adopted a goal of developing a model that provides coordinated training and support for a decentralized network of interpreters; and, WHEREAS, the partner agencies remain committed toward further coordination of interpreter services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 54-40.3, N.D.c.C., and Minnesota Statutes § 471.59 (joint exercise of powers), the above-named governmental units have the legal authority to enter into an agreement, through action of their respective governing bodies, to jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to the contracting powers or any similar powers, including those which are the same except for territorial limits within which they may be exercised; and WHEREAS, the parties to this agreement believe and state that the formation of this agreement is in the best interests of their respective governmental units; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to enter into this agreement in order to exercise the function of providing coordinated interpreter support services. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promIses and agreements contained herein, the parties do hereby agree as follows: 1. Establishment of Metro Area Enelish Laneuaee Interpreter Services Advisorv Board. The parties will establish a joint board responsible for overseeing the work of an "Interpreter Services Coordinator" to be hired by the City of Fargo on behalf of member parties on a one-year contractual basis. The name of such joint board shall be the "Metro Area Interpreter Coordinating Board" or such other name as is agreed upon by the appointed members [hereinafter referred to as the "Coordinating Board"]. Said Coordinating Board shall be comprised of at least one voting member from each entity entering into this agreement and shall be appointed by the governing bodies of the governmental entities entering into this joint powers agreement with membership as follows: A. B. Fargo - 1 law enforcement and 1 other representative Moorhead - 1 law enforcement and 1 other representative West Fargo - 1 representative Cass County - 1 law enforcement and 1 other representative C. D. Page 2 of 12 Joint Powers Agreement Interpreter Coordinator August 2004