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C) MuniServices shall not perform any consulting services for a "seller" (as defined in AB 1717) during the term of the Contract; d) MuniServices shall not retain information contained in, or derived from, the Records after the Contract has expired; e) MuniServices shall, to the same extent as the BOE, be subject to Revenue and Tax Code Section 55381, relating to unlawful disclosures; Ordinance Update and Election Assistance: Law Firm will provide to the Tax Administrator periodic reviews and recommended updates to the UUT ordinance, administrative rulings to address new issues that may arise because of deregulation, litigation, changes in laws or regulations, the unbundling of traditional utility services, or the introduction of new technologies to provide utility services. Such recommendations will typically clarify or add procedural protections to the existing ordinance, and should not require a Proposition 218 election approval. If a major modernization of the ordinance is deemed necessary, with voter approval, MuniServices and Law Firm will at the request of the City assist with ordinance language, staff reports, revenue forecasts, draft ballot language, and Law Firm will attend one City meeting at no additional cost. 4. Administrative Rulings: Under an updated UUT ordinance, the Tax Administrator has the authority to periodically issue administrative rulings as new tax application issues arise. MuniServices and Law Firm will assist City by timely identifying those issues, facilitating a thorough discussion among the client cities on an appropriate ruling, and then drafting a recommended ruling for your City's consideration. 5. Technology Reviews: MuniServices will continually research utility market information to Identify potential taxable services delivered by new technologies and new providers. Article 3 — Information to Be Provided by City The City agrees to provide MuniServices with the following information: i. A copy of the City's UUT Ordinance and any amendments thereto. 2. Letters requesting the exemption lists from the utility companies to be placed on City letterhead. 3. A Letter of Authorization for MuniServices to act on City's behalf. Place on City letterhead. 4. A sample remittance form to be provided to the utility companies. 5. Two SB278 letters requesting from utility companies to provide transportation list on City letterhead. The City will provide MuniServices, on a timely basis, with information necessary to conduct its compliance review activities including but not limited to: monthly UUT payment histories, exemption lists, and SB 278 gas and electric lists (including names of customers refusing to pay surcharges), administrative rulings, and of any subsequent amendments to the UUT ordinance. Article 4 -- Termination and Completion of Services A. Either the City or MuniServices may terminate this Agreement, by thirty (30) days prior written notice as provided in this Section. B. If the City terminates this Agreement at any time within twelve (12) months following the effective date of this Agreement, and Law Firm has prepared an ordinance update for the City (whether or not the City adopts the recommended update), the City shall nevertheless pay MuniServices four (4) quarterly payments from the commencement of the Agreement to compensate MuniServices for services rendered. MuniServices shall also be entitled to additional compensation as described in Section C below. to 55B -38