Joint Powers Enterprise, Joint Self-Insurance Pool and Trust a. The Employer operates, on a joint basis with the HRA, DECC and DAA, one or more group health plans pursuant to the provisions of Minnesota Statutes Chapter 471 and Minnesota Rules Chapter 2785 for the purpose of providing health care benefits to eligible and enrolled Employees and their beneficiaries as described in Article 13.1 above. The Employer agrees to transfer and deposit monthly all premiums as described in Article 13.1(a) and (b) into the Trust.