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NORTH CAROLINA <br /> CONTRACT <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> This CONTRACT,made this the 5th day of August 1996, is by and between Orange <br /> County,North Carolina,a body politic and corporate("County"),and the Animal Protection Society of <br /> Orange County,Inc.,a North Carolina nonprofit corporation("Society"); <br /> WITNESSETH: <br /> WHEREAS, County has responsibilities under the laws of North Carolina and other directives to <br /> control dogs and other animals and to promote health,welfare and safety of humans and animals;and <br /> WHEREAS,the purpose of the Society,as stated in its corporate charter and bylaws, is the <br /> prevention of cruelty to animals and the relief of suffering among animals;the investigation of cruelty <br /> reports;the care of lost,homeless,mistreated or injured animals;the operation of an animal shelter, <br /> privately or under contract with public authorities;the establishment of an adoption system,for people <br /> seeking pets;public education for the humane treatment of animals; and other purposes set out in the <br /> corporate charter and as allowed by law; and <br /> WHEREAS, County has obligated itself,pursuant to its Animal Control Ordinance,to operate and <br /> maintain a County Animal Shelter("the shelter"),either itself or by contract with another entity; and <br /> WHEREAS, County desires to contract with Society, and Society desires to contract with County, <br /> for the operation and maintenance of the shelter; <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, <br /> County and Society agree as follows: <br /> 1. P=ose. This Contract is to provide for the management and operation of the shelter by Society. <br /> 2. Responsibilities of Society. Society shall manage the shelter and shall be responsible for operating <br /> the shelter in a safe, sanitary,humane,and efficient way. It shall be the duty of Society to: <br />