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<br />13. DISCRIMINATION
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<br />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 reeruitment, 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 law, and regulations.
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<br />14, JURISDICTION - VENUE
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<br />Thi, Agreement and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, and
<br />enrorcement shall be government and constmcd in accordance with the laws of the State or
<br />California. This Agrcemcnt has been executed and delivered in the State of Cali fomi a and the
<br />validity, interpretation, performance, and enlorcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement
<br />shall he determined and governed by the laws of the State ofCalifomia. Both partics further
<br />agree that Orange County, Califomia, 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 Agreemcnt, maintain all necessary licenses,
<br />pell11its, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services
<br />hereunder and required by thc laws and regulations of the United States, the State ofCalitiJrnia,
<br />the City of Santa Ana and all other govemmental ageneie,. Consultant shall notify the City
<br />immediately and in writing of her inability to obtain or maintain such pemlits, licenses,
<br />approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this
<br />Agreement.
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<br />16. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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<br />a. Each undersigned represents and wan'ants that its signature hereinbelow has thc 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 damage, to
<br />City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the ,ignatory or is withdrawn.
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<br />h. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set
<br />forth in the body ofthis Agreement.
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