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applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other <br />employment related activities. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall <br />comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. <br />15. JURISDICTION - VENUE <br />This Agreement and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, and <br />enforcement shall be government and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of <br />California. This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the <br />validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement <br />shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree <br />that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought <br />or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement. <br />16. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES <br />Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, <br />permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder <br />and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of <br />Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and <br />in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and <br />exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement. <br />17. SEVERABILITY <br />In the event that one or more of the phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections <br />contained in this Agreement shall be declared invalid or unenforceable by valid judgment or decree <br />of a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect any of the <br />remaining phrases, sentences, clauses, paragraphs or sections of this Agreement, which shall be <br />interpreted to carry out the intent of the parties hereunder. <br />18. CERTIFICATIONS <br />a. Debarment and Suspension — Contractor will comply, and all its contractors will <br />comply, with applicable federal suspension and debarment regulations including, but not <br />limited to, Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, and 2 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) <br />§200.212 and codified in 2 CFR Part 200. <br />b. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Handicapped) - All recipients of <br />federal funds must comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (The Act). <br />Therefore, the federal funds recipient pursuant to the requirements of The Act hereby gives <br />assurance that no otherwise qualified handicapped person shall, solely by reason of <br />handicap be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subject to <br />discrimination, including discrimination in employment, in any program or activity that <br />receives or benefits from federal financial assistance. The Contractor agrees it will ensure <br />25G-11 <br />