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DocuSign Envelope ID: D7B014C7-E395-4724-BF7E-F6D1DDEBCED5 <br /> Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic <br /> signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties to comply with Article 11A and Article 40 of <br /> North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. <br /> 8. Priori 1y: In determining the basic services to be provided, should any documents be <br /> referenced in or attached to this Agreement, the terms herein shall have priority in any conflict between the <br /> terms of referenced documents and the terms of this Agreement. <br /> 9. Governing Law: Both parties agree that this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the <br /> State of North Carolina. Should either party initiate litigation to settle any dispute involving the terms of this <br /> Agreement such litigation shall be initiated in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina seated in <br /> Orange County, North Carolina. Provider shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable local, <br /> state, and federal laws,rules, and regulations including but not limited to all anti-discrimination laws. <br /> 10. Dispute Resolution: Any and all suits or actions to enforce, interpret, or seek damages with <br /> respect to any provision of, or the performance or non-performance of, this Agreement shall be brought in <br /> the General Court of Justice of North Carolina sitting in Orange County, North Carolina. It is agreed by the <br /> parties that no other court shall have jurisdiction or venue with respect to such suits or actions. Binding <br /> arbitration may not be initiated by either Party, however, the Parties may agree to nonbinding mediation of <br /> any dispute prior to the bringing of such suit or action. <br /> 11. Non Appropriation: Provider acknowledges that County is a governmental entity, and the <br /> validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the authority of its statutory <br /> mandate. In the event that public funds are unavailable and not appropriated for the performance of County's <br /> obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically expire without penalty to County <br /> immediately upon written notice to Provider of the unavailability and non-appropriation of public funds. <br /> [SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW] <br /> Revised 10/14 3 <br />