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applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other
<br />employment related activities or in connection with any activities under this Agreement.
<br />Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable
<br />federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br />23. JURISDICTION -VENUE
<br />This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
<br />interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
<br />determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
<br />Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
<br />arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
<br />24. 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 />25. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE
<br />a. Consultant's signature affixed herein, and dated, shall constitute a certification
<br />under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that Consultant
<br />has, unless exempt, complied with, the nondiscrimination program requirements of
<br />Government Code Section 12990 and Title 2, California Administrative Code,
<br />Section 8103.
<br />b. During the performance of this Agreement, Consultant and its subconsultants shall
<br />not unlawfully discriminate, harass, or allow harassment against any employee or
<br />applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed,
<br />national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability,
<br />medical condition (e.g., cancer), age (over 40), marital status, and denial of family
<br />care leave. Consultant and subconsultants shall insure that the evaluation and
<br />treatment of their employees and applicants for employment are free from such
<br />discrimination and harassment. Consultant and subconsultants shall comply with
<br />the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act (Gov. Code § 12990 (a-f)
<br />et seq.) and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder (California Code of
<br />Regulations, Title 2, Section 7285 et seq.). The applicable regulations of the Fair
<br />Employment and Housing Commission implementing Government Code Section
<br />12990 (a-f), set forth in Chapter 5 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the California Code of
<br />Regulations, are incorporated into this Agreement by reference and made a part
<br />hereof as if set forth in full. Consultant and its subconsultants shall give written
<br />notice of their obligations under this clause to labor organizations with which they
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