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Violation of these standards renders the sale, lease, or contract voidable by the Council, or by a court of competent jurisdiction. Any monies paid as a result of such violation may be recovered by a joint and several action from the parties to the sale, lease, or contract and the Council official employee or its agent interested in the same. Any officer, employee, board member or agent of the Council proven to have violated these standards shall be subject to disciplinary action and the proven violations shall constitute just cause for the following actions: 1. Reprimand 2. Suspension 3. Discharge or forfeiture of office Reprimand or suspension shall constitute disciplinary action as authorized by the Executive Director for employees or agents. Discharge or forfeiture of office will be at the direction of the Board of Directors after due and proper hearing for officers and board members. It is expressly understood that members of the Board of Directors are representatives of municipal bodies comprising the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Council of Governments and these disciplinary proceedings set forth herein shall be additional to any proceedings undertaken by the individual municipal appointing authorities with respect to each's appointed members of the Board of Directors. ARTICLE X. Filing Reports: 1. To facilitate planning and development of the Area, all governing bodies, planning agencies, and others within the Area are requested to file with the Council all public plans, maps, reports, regulations, and other documents as well as amendments and revisions thereto, that are related to the activities of the Council. ARTICLE XI. Financial Provisions: 1. Prior to January 1 st of each year, the Council shall adopt by majority vote a final Work program and Budget required for the operation of the Council. The funds requested from each member unit shall be apportioned on a per capita basis and if approved by member units, the amount shall be due and payable no later than February 1 st of each year, unless special arrangements are made between COG and a specific jurisdiction. 2. Audit and Records - Books, records, and accounts shall be kept as prescribed by State and Federal law. The Director shall sign all checks and vouchers and have the checks countersigned by the Chair or Vice Chair. ARTICLE XII. Adoption and Amendment: 1. These Articles shall become effective upon their adoption by the Council and by the governing bodies of the participating units of government. 2. These Articles may be amended at any regular meeting of the Council by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present, provided that at least one week's notice in writing be given to all members setting forth such amendment. 7