14. WAIVER
<br /> No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
<br /> granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
<br /> the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy.No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
<br /> remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
<br /> similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
<br /> 15. TERMINATION
<br /> This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon fifteen (15) days written notice of
<br /> termination. In such event,Contractor shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Contractor
<br /> compensation for all services performed by Contractor prior to the effective date of termination.
<br /> 16. NON-DISCRIMINATION
<br /> Contractor shall not discriminate because of race,color,creed,religion,sex,marital status,
<br /> sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
<br /> information, or military and veteran status, age,national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined
<br /> and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion,
<br /> termination or other employment related activities or in connection with any activities under this
<br /> Agreement. Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
<br /> applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br /> 17. 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. This jurisdiction provision will
<br /> survive expiration or termination of this Agreement.
<br /> 18. LICENSES
<br /> Contractor 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. Contractor 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 /> 19. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS
<br /> Contractor shall keep informed of State, Federal and Local laws, ordinances, codes and
<br /> regulations that in any manner affect those employed by it or in any way affect the performance
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