USA Waste of California - A-2005-259

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19. ASSIGNABILITY Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any rights, obligations or interest herein without the prior written consent of the City, except for an assignment to an affiliate, and aily such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. 20. DISCRIMINATION CONTRACTOR shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities. CONTRACTOR affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. 21. JURISDICTION - VENUE This Agreement and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement shall be government and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California. This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement. 22. LICENSES AND PERMITS CONTRACTOR shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of 17