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relationship between the two organizations is essential. To facilitate this relationship, Orange County Schools and DSS will establish liaisons to provide coordination and oversight. Assignment of work to the social workers and coordination of sick, vacation, and other leave will be the joint responsibility of the liaisons. 7. Orange County Schools shall participate in the interviewing and selection process utilized by DSS for the hiring of the social workers covered by this agreement, in accordance with Orange County policy and procedures. 8. Both the DSS and Orange County Schools agree and understand that if at any time Orange County Schools determines that a social worker's performance or professional interactions are inadequate or inappropriate, Orange County Schools may request that DSS initiate appropriate action to correct that employee's deficiencies, or to dismiss that employee if indicated. Any disciplinary action shall be pursued in compliance with the Orange County Personnel ordinance and the State Personnel Act and Orange County Schools shall provide sufficient documentation to support any such action. 9. Both the Orange County Schools and DSS agree to and understand the conditions outlined in the Business Associate Agreement. 10. This Agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 20010. 11. This Agreement shall be reviewed at least annually, prior to May 1st and may be terminated by either party upon 60 days written notice. This contract may be terminated within 30 days if sufficient funds are not available to pay the costs of the positions. 12. The Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and shall not be altered, amended or modified, except by an agreement in writing executed by the duly authorized officials of both parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this contract to be signed by its duly authorized officials. FOR AND ON BEHALF OF: FOR AND ON BEHALF OF: ORANGE COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA THE ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOLS Chair, Orange County Board of Commissioners Superintendent, Orange County Schools DATE: DATE: