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reimbursed at the rate of 10 cents per page. All expenses must have supporting documentation submitted with the invoice. 3. METHOD OF PAYMENT Investigators shall submit a monthly statement specifying the services performed, dates and number of hours, and an itemization of expenses related thereto with supporting documentation (i.e. receipts, invoices, copy of check, etc,). 4. CONTROL OF INVESTIGATIVE MATTERS Investigators agree that each and every matter or proceeding in which they undertake to assist the City Attorney's Office, as aforesaid, shall be and remain under, and subject to the control and direction of the attorney's at the City Attorney's Office at all stages, and that they shall at all times keep the City Attorney's Office informed of all matters pertaining thereto. City will keep Investigators informed of all significant developments in matters relating to any representation undertaken by Investigators under this Agreement. Investigators further agree, if and when their retention hereunder is terminated by City, as hereinafter specified, they shall provide to the City Attorney's Office the original of any and all files then in their possession, concerning each and every matter or proceeding in which conducted an investigation for the City pursuant to this Agreement. 5, LIMITATION ON INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES Investigators will make factual findings, utilizing Investigators' skills, knowledge, and experience in so doing. Investigators will not render a legal determination whether there was unlawful discrimination, harassment, violation of public policy, a violation of any other law or statute, or violation of a City policy for investigations under this Agreement. The City and Investigators intend that Investigators' investigations will be confidential to the extent 'legally permitted. 6. CITY COOPERATION City agrees to make available the witnesses and documents requested by Investigators to permit Investigators to perform this independent investigation. The City will designate an employee as the primary point of contact for the City for each investigation performed under this Agreement. This will include arranging access to witnesses and documents and arranging a location for interviews. 7. NO GUARANTEES It is understood that there is no guarantee or assurance that any particular result will be reached in any investigation conducted under this Agreement. 8. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS Unless otherwise directed, Investigators will provide a written report to the City Attorney's Office for each investigation conducted under this Agreement. 91 TERM The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate one (1) year thereafter, unless terminated earlier pursuant to Section 19 below. The term of this Agreement may be extended upon a writing executed by both parties, including the City Manager and the City Attorney. 10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS It is mutually agreed by and between the parties that, in the performance of their covenants hereunder, Investigators are and shall be independent contractors, and not officers or employees of City.