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be submitted. If subsequently reappointed 18 months or longer after withdrawal, attomey may bill S400/$350 for case if prior to disposition status or $250.00 for case at probation hearing status. 14. Investigators. The Kittitas County Department of Public Defense will set aside sufficient funds out of its budget to fund defense investigators. The Contracting Attorney may file ex-parte motions with the Kittitas County Department of Public Defense for such investigator funds. 15. Experts. The Kittitas County Department of Public Defense will set aside sufficient funds for expert defense witnesses. The Contracting Attorney may file ex-parte motions with the Kittitas County Department of Public Defense for such expert witness flrnds. 16. Extraordinary cases. If the Contracting Attomey is assigned a case which requires an extraordinary amount of time and preparation, the Contracting Attomey may apply to the Kittitas County Department of Public Defense in writing and subject to CRl1A, for such additional compensation as the Department determines to be appropriate. 17. 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 Attomey and employed or associated counsel, the attomey shall promptly notifu the Kittitas County Department of Public Defense by notice of withdrawal and substitution of another attorney qualified under the terms of Paragraph 4. Conflict counsel shall be paid at the same per case compensation rate as the Contracting Attorney. For the purposes of this provision, a Conflict of Interest requiring any replacement of counsel shall be as defined in the applicable RPCs (Rules of Professional Conduct) promulgated by the Washington Supreme Court. 18. Termination. a. Mutual Agreement: This Agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual written agreement of the parties. b. For Cause: Either pafi 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. The parties shall take reasonable steps to mitigate their damages to the extent required by Washington State law and either party may seek any remedy for breach they may be entitled to. c. For Reasons Beyond the Parties' Control: Either party may terminate this Agreement immediately without recourse by the other where performance is rendered impossible or Page 5 of8