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)-N-\ IO <br /> 9/6J a <br /> Independent Commissions <br /> Minnesota statutes authorize the Council to create independent citizen boards and <br /> commissions. The amount of discretionary power the Council can give to such bodies varies. <br /> The City of Elk River has the following four: <br /> • The Economic Development Authority (EDA) is established as authorized by <br /> Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090-469.108, to include, but not be limited to, <br /> promoting commercial and industrial growth and development in the City of Elk <br /> River. <br /> • The Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) in and for the City of Elk River <br /> was created by an act of the Legislature of the State of Minnesota entitled the <br /> "Municipal Housing and Redevelopment Act," Minnesota Statutes, Sections <br /> 469.001-469.089. The HRA may not transact any business or exercise any powers <br /> until the Council, by resolution, finds the city has substandard, slum, or blighted <br /> areas that cannot be redeveloped without government assistance; or, has a shortage <br /> of decent, safe, and sanitary low-income dwellings. <br /> • The Elk River Public Library Board of Directors is established as authorized by <br /> Minnesota Statutes, Sections 134.07-134.15. <br /> • The Utilities Commission is established as authorized by Minnesota Statutes, <br /> Sections 412.321-412.391. This statute gives the Utilities Commission all <br /> discretionary authority necessary to operate the utilities. <br /> This Advisory Board and Commission Policy applies to each of these groups as appropriate <br /> and as pet.niitted by the laws and ordinances that establish them. Nothing in this policy is <br /> intended to supersede any provision in state law or city code. To the extent that there is any <br /> conflict between state law or city code with the provisions of this policy, state law or city <br /> code shall prevail. Nothing in this policy is intended to limit, expand, or otherwise modify <br /> the authority given to city boards and commissions by state law or city code. <br /> Commission Organization and Procedures <br /> I. Applications <br /> All applicants, including board and commission members who are seeking <br /> reappointment, must complete an "Application for Appointment to City Board or <br /> Commission" and submit the application to the City Clerk by the deadline date. <br /> 2. Notification of Openings <br /> Except for openings filled by Mayoral appointment, board and commission <br /> expirations and vacancies will be advertised in the Elk River Star News, The Current <br /> newsletter, ERtV 12, and the city website. <br /> 3. Appointments <br /> The Council will review all applications. Applicants will be interviewed by the City <br /> Council ; - ::; _ : -: :--.--:- :- : :::.- : -- - , : ; :::.- --- - - . Each <br /> Councilmember will complete a tally form. The Administration Division will compile <br /> http://sp-elkr/shrdoc/City Policies/Advisory BoardCommission Policy.doc 2 <br />