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d. Meetings. The Commission shall meet at such times and places as it shall deem appropriate but at least once every twelve months. All meetings shall be open to the public. e. Voting Requirements. All actions of the Commission shall require a simple majority of the commissioners present and voting. A majority of the commissioners shall constitute a quorum. 3. POWERS. The Commission shall establish and oversee the operation of the Program. The Commission shall have the authority to: (a) enter into contracts in accordance with Minnesota Statutes section 471.345, subd. 5, as may be necessary to accomplish its purpose; (b) hire, on an independent contractor basis, such persons as are necessary to operate the Program, including but not limited to a program coordinator; (c) lease a site for a central collection facility; and (d) apply for and administer grant monies as necessary to fund the Program. In no event shall the Commission incur obligations in excess of its funding as provided in paragraph 4. 4. FUNDING. Funding for the establishment and operation of the Program shall come from grant monies and funds received from the sale of the recyclable materials. It is anticipated that initial funding in the amount of $2,457.00 will be provided by the Metropolitan Household Abatement Program. It is further anticipated that subsequent funding will come from other sources, including the following: (a) Metropolitan Household Abatement Program ($.50 per household) (b) Tonnage Payment Program ($4.00 per ton abated) (c) Metropolitan Council Demonstration Grant ($2,500 to the City of Medina) (d) He.inepin County funding of solid waste source separation programs (50% of project) (e) Funds received from sale of recyclable materials. Each Participant agrees to contribute to the Commission any funds it receives from any source for projects or programs involving 2