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<br />on the services satisfactorily completed and accepted prior to the effective date of termination.
<br />Such payment shall be Consultant's exclusive remedy for termination without cause.
<br />Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance
<br />specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
<br />13. DISCRIMINATION
<br />a. Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital
<br />status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or mental or physical disability, as
<br />defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization,
<br />promotion, termination or other employment related activities. Consultant affirms that it is an
<br />equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and
<br />regulations.
<br />b. Consultant shall, in all solicitations and advertisements for employees placed by, or
<br />on behalf of Consultant, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for
<br />employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or mental or physical
<br />disability.
<br />c. Consultant shall cause the foregoing paragraphs (a) and (b) to be inserted in all
<br />subcontracts for any work covered by this Agreement, provided that the foregoing provisions
<br />shall not apply to subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials.
<br />14. JURISDICTION -VENUE
<br />This Agreement and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, and
<br />enforcement shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of
<br />California. 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.
<br />15. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
<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 her inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses,
<br />approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this
<br />Agreement.
<br />16. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
<br />a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has the power,
<br />authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall
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