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<br /> 15. DISCRIMINATION
<br /> Consultant shall not discrimina a 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, s lection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or
<br /> other employment related activities. C nsultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer
<br /> and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br /> 16. JURISDICTION - VENUE
<br /> This Agreement and all questio s 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 a ecuted and delivered in the State of California and the
<br /> validity, interpretation, performance, a d enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement
<br /> shall be determined and governed by t e laws of the State of California. Both parties further
<br /> agree that Orange County, California, hall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may
<br /> be brought or arise out of, in connectio with or by reason of this Agreement.
<br /> 17. PROFESSIONAL LICENSE
<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 an 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 inab lity to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses,
<br /> approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this
<br /> Agreement.
<br /> 18. MISCELLANEOUS PROM IONS
<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
<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 City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
<br /> b. Captions and headings in this Agreement, including the title of this Agreement, are for
<br /> convenience only and are not to be considered in construing this Agreement.
<br /> c. 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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