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17. TERMINATION
<br />This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination.
<br />In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant compensation for
<br />all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination, subject to the following
<br />conditions:
<br />a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to deliver
<br />to the City all work product completed, as of such date, and in such case, such work product
<br />shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the
<br />City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate.
<br />b. Payment need not be made for work that fails to meet the standard of performance specified
<br />in the Recitals of this Agreement.
<br />18. NON-DISCRIMINATION
<br />Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
<br />sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic information,
<br />or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by
<br />applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization, promotion, termination or
<br />other employment related activities or any services provided under this Agreement. Consultant affirms
<br />that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws
<br />and regulations.
<br />19. 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 determined.
<br />and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County,
<br />California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in
<br />comiection with or by reason of this Agreement.
<br />20. 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 and
<br />required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana
<br />and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and in writing of its
<br />inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability
<br />shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
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