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Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital
<br />status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited
<br />by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or
<br />other employment related activities. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer
<br />and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
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<br />14. JURISDICTION - VENUE
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<br /> 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.
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<br />15. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
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<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, approvals,
<br />waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
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<br />16. COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
<br /> Contractor shall carry out all services pursuant to this Agreement in substantial
<br />conformity with all applicable laws, ordinances, statutes, codes, rules, regulations, orders, and
<br />decrees of the United States, the State of California, the County of Orange, the City, and of any
<br />other political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality exercising jurisdiction over the City,
<br />including all applicable federal, state, and local occupation, safety and health laws, rules,
<br />regulations and standards, applicable state and Federal labor standards, prevailing wage
<br />requirements, the City zoning and development standards, City permits and approvals, building,
<br />plumbing, mechanical and electrical codes, as they may apply, and all other provisions of the
<br />City and its Municipal Code (as they may apply), and all applicable disabled and handicapped
<br />access requirements, including, without the limitation, the Americans With Disability Act,
<br />42 U.S.C. § 12101 el seq., Government Code § 4450 et seq., and the Unruh Civil Rights Act,
<br />Civil Code § 51 et seq.
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<br />17. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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<br /> a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature heminbelow has the power,
<br />authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall
<br />indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any injuries or damages to
<br />City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
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<br /> b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set
<br />forth in the body of this Agreement.
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