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GCBH Agreement No. KITTITAS-MHBG-09110-00 case of Personal Information except as provided by law or with the prior written consent of the person to whom the Personal Information pertains. The parties shall maintain the confidentiality of all Personal Information and other confidential information gained by reason of this Agreement and shall return or certify the destruction of such information if requested in writing by the party to this Agreement that provided the information. 7. Contractor Certification Regarding Ethics. By signing this Agreement, the Contractor certifies that the Contractor is in compliance with Chapter 42.23 RCW and shall comply with Chapter 42.23 RCW throughout the term of this Agreement. 8. Debarment Certification. The Contractor, by signature to this contract, certifies that the Contractor is not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any Federal department or agency from participating in transactions. The Contractor also agrees to include the above requirement in any and all subcontracts into which it enters. 9. Disputes. When a dispute arises over an issue concerning the terms of this Agreement, the parties agree to the following process to address the dispute: a. Unless otherwise stated herein, disputes shall be determined by a Dispute board in the following manner: Each party to this Agreement shall appoint one member to the Dispute board. The members so appointed shall jointly appoint an additional member to the Dispute Board. The Dispute Board shall review the facts, Agreement terms, and applicable statutes and rules and make a determination of the dispute. This dispute resolution procedure shall not modify or reduce either party's rights to judicial proceedings. 10. Governing Law and Venue. The laws of the State of Washington govern this Agreement. In the event of a lawsuit by the Contractor against GCBH involving this Agreement, venue shall be proper only in Benton County, Washington. in the event of a lawsuit by GCBH against the Contractor involving this Agreement, venue shall be proper only as provided in RCW 36.01.050. 11. Independent Status. For purposes of this Agreement, the Contractor acknowledges that the Contractor is not an officer, employee, or agent of GCBH, DSHS or the State of Washington. The Contractor shall not hold out itself or any of its employees as, nor claim status as, an officer, employee, or agent of GCBH, DSHS or the State of Washington. The Contractor shall not claim for itself or its employees any rights, privileges, or benefits, which would accrue to an employee of the State of Washington. The Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless GCBH from all obligations to pay or withhold federal or state taxes or contributions on behalf of the Contractor or the Contractor's employees. 12. Inspection. Either party may request reasonable access to the other party's records and place of business for the limited purpose of monitoring, auditing, and evaluating the other party's compliance with this Agreement, and applicable laws and regulations. During the term of this Agreement and for one (1) year following termination or expiration of this Agreement, the parties shall, upon receiving reasonable written notice, provide the other party with access to its place of business and to its records which are relevant to its compliance with this Agreement, and applicable laws and regulations. 13. Insurance. GCBH certifies that it is a member of a risk pool, and shall pay for losses for which it is found liable. The Contractor certifies that it is self-insured, is a member of a risk pool, or maintains insurance coverage as required in this Agreement. The Contractor shall pay for losses for which it is found liable. The Contractor shall provide up to date copies of the policy to GCBH upon execution of this Agreement. The Contractor shall notify GCBH within one working day of any changes in coverage 14. Lawsuits. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to mean that the Contractor, a County, RSN, or their Subcontractors, agents or employees, can bring a legal claim for declaratory relief, injunctive -4-