25A - AGMT WITH LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE

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approval of the Executive Director of Human Resources prior to incurring the expense. All expenses must have supporting documentation submitted with the invoice. d. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by the City 3. CONTROL OF LEGAL MATTERS Attorneys agree that each and every matter or proceeding in which they undertake to assist the City, as aforesaid, shall be and remain under, and subject to the control and direction of said City at all stages, and that they shall at all times keep the Executive Director of Human Resources and the City Attorney informed of all matters pertaining thereto. City will keep Attorneys informed of all significant developments in matters related to any representation undertaken by Attorneys. Attorneys further agree, if and when their employment hereunder is terminated by City, as hereinafter specified, they shall return to the Executive Director of Human Resources and/or the City Attorney any and all files then in their possession concerning each and every matter or proceeding in which they represented the City pursuant to this Agreement. C!I Y DR4 I This Agreement shall commence on February 4, 2020 and terminate on June 30, 2022. unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 13, below. 5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS Attorneys shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be independent contractors and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed to create an employer -employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Attorneys perform the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be provided by Attorneys shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Attorneys shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to its employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes. 6. INSURANCE Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain and shall require its subcontractors, if any, to obtain and maintain insurance as described below: a. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance naming the City, its officers, employees, agents, volunteers and representatives as additional insured(s) and shall include, but not be limited to protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, #22595v1 5 25A-5