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18. Severability. All clauses found herein shall act independently of each other. If a <br /> clause is found to be illegal or unenforceable, it shall have no effect on the other <br /> provisions of this Agreement. It is understood by the parties hereto that if any part, <br /> term or provision of this Agreement is by the Courts held to be illegal or in conflict <br /> with any laws of the State of North Carolina or the United States, the validity of the <br /> remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected, and the rights and obligations <br /> of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not contain <br /> the particular part, term or provision held to be invalid. <br /> 19. Governing Law. The laws of the State of North Carolina shall govern all aspects of <br /> this Agreement. In the event that it is necessary for either party to initiate legal <br /> action regarding this Agreement, venue shall lie in Orange County, North Carolina. <br /> The parties hereby waive their right to trial by jury in any action,proceeding or claim, <br /> arising out of this Agreement,which may be brought by either of the parties. <br /> IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Provider have signed this <br /> Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by <br /> the dates set forth under signatures below. <br /> For and on behalfofthe Provider <br /> -a - 13 <br /> Hilary Green, I Ex utive Director Date <br /> AnimalKind,Inc. <br /> For an n County Government <br /> Frank . Clifton, Co my ager Date <br /> Approved as to technical content <br /> exl <br /> JW 7--?-.J-3 <br /> Robert A. Marotto,Director Date <br /> Animal Services Department <br /> Ap ved form and legal sufficiency <br /> -711 <br /> ArLette M.Moore,Staff Attorney Date <br /> This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local <br /> Gove njment fludgetjd Fiscal Control Act <br /> A� r 13 <br /> Clarence G. Grier,Financial Services Director Date <br /> AnimaWn d,Xzzc. <br /> Orange County PerformanceAgnement <br /> Page 8of8 <br />