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The Consultant may request termination of the contract when conditions during the contract
<br />make it impossible to perform or when prevented from proceeding with the contract by act of
<br />God, by law or official action of a public authority or in the event on nonpayment by the City.
<br />Such request will require one -hundred and eighty (180) days written notice prior to contract
<br />termination date requested. In the event of nonpayment of undisputed sums by the City,
<br />Consultant shall give the City thirty (30) working days to cure the alleged breach.
<br />14. NONDISCRIMINATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS
<br />Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
<br />sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and
<br />prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion,
<br />termination or other employment related activities. Consultant affirms that it is an equal
<br />opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and
<br />regulations.
<br />Consultant shall perform all requirements under this contract in strict observance of and in
<br />compliance with all applicable environmental, traffic, safety, debt collection, and any other
<br />laws, regulations, ordinances, codes and any other legislative or statutory requirements.
<br />Consultant warrants that the performance of services under this contract shall be compliant
<br />with the current requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and as it may
<br />be amended or updated throughout the term of this contract.
<br />15. JURISDICTION - VENUE
<br />This Agreement and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, and
<br />enforcement shall be governed 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
<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 />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
<br />hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, 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 its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses
<br />approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this
<br />Agreement.
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