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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
<br />27.3 The rights and remedies of the County set forth in any provision of this Agreement are in
<br />addition to and do not in any way limit any other rights of remedies afforded to the County by
<br />any other provisions of this Agreement, by any of Contractor's Support or by law.
<br />27.4 The headings of sections and paragraphs of this Agreement are for convenience of reference
<br />only and are not intended to restrict, affect or be of any weight in the interpretation or
<br />construction of the provisions of such sections or paragraphs.
<br />28 . Waiver: Waiver of any breach or condition of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of any prior
<br />or subsequent breach. No terms or conditions of this Agreement shall be held to be waived, modified
<br />or deleted except by an instrument, in writing, signed by the parties hereto.
<br />29 . ·su rvival : The provisions of paragraphs 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 30, and
<br />31, shall survive, notwithstanding the termination or invalidity of this Agreement for any reason.
<br />30. Nondiscrimination :
<br />30.1 The County is an equal opportunity employer.
<br />30.2 Nondiscrimination in Emp loyment : In the performance of this Agreement, the Contractor will
<br />not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the grounds of race,
<br />creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or the presence of
<br />any sensory, mental or physical handicap; provided that the prohibition against discrimination
<br />in employment because of handicap shall not apply if the particular disability prevents the
<br />proper performance of the particular worker involved. The Contractor shall ensure that
<br />applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment without
<br />discrimination because of their race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
<br />marital status, age or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical handicap. Such action
<br />shall include, but not be limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfers, recruitment
<br />or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation,
<br />and programs for training including apprenticeships. The Contractor shall take such action with
<br />respect to this Agreement as may be required to ensure full compliance with local, state and
<br />federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.
<br />30.3 Nondiscrimination in Services: The Contractor will not discriminate against any recipient of
<br />any services or benefits provided for in this Agreement on the grounds of race, creed, color,
<br />national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or the presence of any sensory,
<br />mental or physical handicap.
<br />30.4 If any assignment and/or subcontracting has been authorized by the County, said assignment or
<br />subcontract shall include appropriate safeguards against discrimination. The Contractor shall
<br />take such action as may be required to ensure full compliance with the provisions in the
<br />immediately preceding paragraphs herein.
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