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Independent mmissions Minnesota statutes uthorize the Council to create independent citizen b ards and commissions. The a ount of discretionary power the Council can give such bodies varies. The City of Elk River as the following four: ^ The Economic D velopment Authority (EDA) is established as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, ections 469.090-469.108, to include, b not be limited to, promoting commerc 1 and industrial growth and develop nt in the City of Elk River. ^ The Housing and Redev opment Authority (HRA) in a for the City of Elk River was created by an act oft Legislature of the State of innesota entitled the "Municipal Housing and R development Act," Minnes to Statutes, Sections 469.001-469.089. The HRA ay not transact any busi ess or exercise any powers until the Council, by resolutio ,finds the city has su tandard, slum, or blighted areas that cannot be redevelop d without governme t assistance; or, has a shortage of decent, safe, and sanitary low income dwellings. ^ The Elk River Public Library Boar~of Directors/ls established as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 134.0 134.15. ^ The Utilities Commission is establishe as au orized by Minnesota Statutes, Sections 412.321-412.391. This statute fives e Utilities Commission all discretionary authority necessary to oper to e utilities. This Advisory Board and Commission Policy app s to each of these groups as appropriate and as permitted by the laws and ordinances that s bush them. Nothing in this policy is intended to supersede any provision in state law r c code. To the extent that there is any conflict between state law or city code with the;. rovis ns of this policy, state law or city code shall prevail. Nothing in this policy is mt nded to ~ ~t, expand, or otherwise modify the authority given to city boards and commssions by st to law or city code. Commission Organization and Pr edures I. Applications All applicants, including boa .and commission membe s who are seeking reappointment, must comp to an "Application for App ~ tment to City Board or Commission" and submit e application to the City Cler by the deadline date. 2. Notification of Openi gs Except for openings filled by Mayoral appointment, board an commission expirations and va ancies will be advertised in the Elk Kiver Sta Neavs, The Current newsletter, ERtV 12, and the city website. t 3. Appointments ._i The Council will review all applications. Applicants will be interviewed by the City j Council to make board and commission appointments and reappointments. Page2of8