information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined
<br />and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
<br />promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under
<br />this Agreement. Provider affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with
<br />all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br />16. JURISDICTION - VENUE
<br />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
<br />agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may
<br />be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
<br />17. 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
<br />hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United Sates, the State of California,
<br />the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City
<br />immediately and in writing of her inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses,
<br />approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for ternination of this
<br />Agreement.
<br />18. PREVAILING WAGES
<br />Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq.,
<br />and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq.,
<br />("Prevailing Wage haws"), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the
<br />performance of other requirements on "public works" and "maintenance" projects. Since the
<br />services being performed are part of an applicable "public works" or "maintenance" project, as
<br />defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and since the total compensation is $1,000 or more,
<br />Contractor agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws, Contractor shall defend,
<br />indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and
<br />harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with
<br />the Prevailing Wage Laws.
<br />19. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
<br />a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
<br />power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
<br />this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
<br />attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
<br />or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
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