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Assistant or Assistant City Attomeypriorto incurring the expense. All expenses must have supporting documentation submitted with the invoice. 3. METHOD OF PAYMENT Attorneys shall submit a monthly statement specifying the services performed, dates and number of hours, and an itemization of expenses related thereto with supporting documentation (i.e. receipts, invoices, copy of check, etc.). City acknowledges that the fees incurred for work performed by Attorneys on its behalf are due and owing within 30 days of the work being performed. At Attorneys' discretion, they may choose to defer payment. Notwithstanding this, City agrees that it shall tender payment within 30 days of written demand by Attorneys for payment. Unless expressly stated thereon, monthly statements generated by Attorneys shall not constitute written demand, but shall simply be a written reflection of work performed and fees incurred. 4. CONTROL OF LEGAL MATTERS Attorneys agree that each and every matter or proceeding in which they undertake to assist the City Attorney's Office, as aforesaid, shall be and remain under, and subject to the control and direction of the assigned Senior Assistant City Attorney or Assistant City Attorney at all stages, and that they shall at all times keep the City Attorney's Office informed of all matters pertaining thereto. City will keep Attorneys informed of all significant developments in matters relating to the Assignmentundertaken by Attorneys. Attorneys further agree, if and when their retention hereunder is terminated by City, as hereinafter specified, they shall return to City Attorney's Office any and all files then in their possession concerning the Assignment. 5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Attorneys agree to keep the City Attorney's Office, and any other person(s) designated by the City Attorney's Office, informed of significant findings and at a minimum provide an update on the status of the Assignment every thirty (3 0) days. Attorneys also agree to provide the City Attorney's Office an audit report(s) upon completion of the Assignment. 6. TERM The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date fust written above and terminate on December 31, 2019 unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 15 below. The term of this Agreement may be extended for up to one (1) year upon a writing executed by both parties, including the City Manager and a Senior Assistant or Assistant City Attorney. 7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS It is mutually agreed by and between the parties that, in the performance of their covenants hereunder, Attorneys are and shall be independent contractors, and not officers or employees of City. 251-4