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13. DISCRIMINATION
<br />Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
<br />sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by
<br />applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or
<br />other employment related activities. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity
<br />employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br />CONSULTANT agrees to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and
<br />provisions of WIA Section 188, as well as Equal Employment Opportunity provisions in
<br />Executive Order ("EO") 11246, as amended by EO 11375, and supplemented by the
<br />requirements of 41 CFR Part 60. Section 188 ensures nondiscrimination and equal
<br />opportunity for various categories of persons, including persons with disabilities, who apply
<br />for and participate in programs and activities operated by recipients of WIA assistance. EO
<br />11246 specifically prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors and federally assisted
<br />construction contractors, subcontractors or subgrantees that have contracts that exceed
<br />$10,000 from discriminating in employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion,
<br />sex, or national origin. All covered contractors must take affirmative action to ensure that
<br />equal opportunity is provided in all aspects of their employment.
<br />14. JURISDICTION -VENUE
<br />This Agreement and all questions relating to its validity, interpretation, performance, and
<br />enforcement shall be government 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
<br />may 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
<br />California, the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify
<br />the City immediately and in writing of her inability to obtain or maintain such permits,
<br />licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of
<br />this Agreement.
<br />16. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
<br />a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature hereinbelow has
<br />the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this
<br />Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for
<br />any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held
<br />by the signatory or is withdrawn.
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