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17. Extraordinary cases. If a public defender is assigned a case which requires an extraordinary amount of time and preparation, the following additional payment may be applied for: $75 per hour for each hour over ten (10) hours. 18. Conflict Counsel. The cost of conflict counsel shall be paid by the County and not by the contracting attorney . If the Contracting Attorney or any employed or associated attorney is precluded from representing a client because of a conflict which cannot be resolved by transfer of the case between the Contracting Attorney and employed or associated counsel, the attorney shall promptly notify the Court by notice of withdrawal and substitution of another attorney qualified under the terms of Paragraph 3. Conflict counsel shall be paid at the same per case compensation rate as the Contracting Attorney. 19. Termination. a. For Cause: Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately in the event the other party fails to perform its obligations as described in this Agreement and such failure has not been corrected to the reasonable satisfaction of the injured party in a timely manner after notice of breach has been provided to the other party. Compensation for cases assigned prior to the effective day of termination shall be as provided under this Agreement. b. Fo r Rea ons Beyond th e P artie • nlro l: Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately without recourse by the other where performance is rendered impossible or impracticable for reasons beyond such party's control, including but not limited to acts of nature, war,.riot, personal disability or superior governmental regulation or control. c. Witho ut Cau e: Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon 90 days written notice, which date of termination shall correspond to the last day of a calendar month. The contracting attorney shall be responsible for completion of cases assigned prior to the effective date of termination. 20. Amendments. No modification or amendment of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless in writing and signed by the authorized representative of the parties hereto. 21. Nondiscrimination. Contracting Attorney shall not discriminate or tolerate harassment on the basis of race , color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability in the administration or delivery of public defense services. Counsel shall comply with all federal, state, and local non-discrimination requirements. 22. Physical Office/Communications and Support Staff. The Contracting Attorney will maintain a physical office or have access to an office that accommodates confidential meeting with clients; maintain a postal address and adequate telephone service to ensure prompt response to client contact, and will provide sufficient support staff to provide for effective assistance of counsel. Page 5 of6