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16, 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 applicable
<br />law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related
<br />activities. Consultant affirms that It Is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable
<br />federal, state and local laws and regulations.
<br />17. JURISDICTION -VENUE
<br />This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
<br />interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
<br />determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange
<br />County, California, shall be the venue for any notion or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in
<br />connection with or by reason of this Agreement,
<br />18. 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 hereunder and
<br />required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana
<br />and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and In writing of its
<br />inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability
<br />shall be cause for termination of this Agreement,
<br />19. 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,
<br />and shall indemnify City fully, "including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, for any
<br />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by the signatory or is withdrawn.
<br />b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as If fully set
<br />forth in the body of this Agreement.
<br />IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
<br />above written.
<br />ATTEST;
<br />MARIA D. HUIZAR
<br />Cierk of the Council
<br />APPROVED AS TO FORK
<br />SONIA R, CARVALMO
<br />City Attorney
<br />J ANDOVAL
<br />Chi Asststan# City Attorney
<br />CITY Or
<br />SANTA ANA
<br />DAVID CAVA CSS
<br />City Manager
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