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shall be construed to limit the City's ability to have any of the services which are the subject to
<br />this Agreement perfonned by City personnel or by other consultants retained by City.
<br />13. TERMINATION
<br />This Agreenrent may be terminated by the City with thirty (30) days written notice to the
<br />Consultant,
<br />14. NON - DISCRIMINATION
<br />Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital
<br />stahns, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited
<br />by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or
<br />other employment related activities or in connection with any activities under this Agreement.
<br />Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable
<br />federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br />15. 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 />16. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
<br />Consultant shall, throughout the tern of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
<br />permits, approvals, waivers, continuing education, and exemptions necessary for the provision of
<br />the services 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, licenses,
<br />approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this
<br />Agreement.
<br />17. 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 teens 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, All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set
<br />forth in the body of this Agreement.
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