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5 5. Both Orange County and The Hospital agree and understand that if at any time The Hospital determines that a paramedic's performance or professional interactions are inadequate or inappropriate for flight duty, The Hospital may request termination of the paramedic, The Hospital shall provide sufficient documentation to Orange County detailing the reasons for the Hospital's request for termination. Such documentation shall be in a form that is in compliance with the Orange County Personnel Ordinance regarding disciplinary action. Orange County will recruit for a replacement paramedic with final hiring to be approved by the Hospital. 6. The Hospital agrees to provide a training experience for one part-time and seven full-time paramedics. Such training shall be in conjunction with the training of the Hospital's flight nurses to the extent feasible. The Hospital further agrees that, to the extent feasible, flight teams shall consist of both a nurse and a paramedic. Training shall include any travel or educational outreach approved by the Program Director or designee. The amount shall not exceed $2,500 annually. 7. Both Orange County and The Hospital understand and agree that Orange County may designate an in-Hospital liaison accountable to Orange County Office of Emergency Medical Services for paramedic personnel functions such as discipline, scheduling, holidays, sick leave. 8. In return for the services of paramedics, as identified herein, The Hospital agrees to reimburse Orange County for the cost of salaries and applicable fringe benefits of one part-time and seven full-time paramedics. The Hospital further agrees to reimburse Orange County for the cost of salaries and applicable fringe benefits of the above paramedics and alternates during the training period references in paragraph 6 above. "Fringe benefits," as used herein, shall include Orange County's contributions to the local government employee's retirement system, health insurance, life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment and workers' compensation for the paramedics covered by this Agreement. At its option, The Hospital shall either reimburse Orange County for the cost of or provide coverage for professional liability insurance for the paramedics whose services are provided pursuant to this Agreement. The Hospital agrees to provide life insurance and disability insurance for the paramedics covered by this Agreement. In addition, Orange County will ensure that life and disability insurance provided by the Orange County benefits package will cover work in the air medical environment for the flight paramedics. Pursuant to these agreements, The Hospital shall reimburse Orange County at the rate of $22,500 per month, subject to such modification of this monthly amount as is necessary following specific agreement between the parties of the actual cost of authorized and approved salaries and fringe benefits. The monthly amount will be agreed upon and modified annually to reflect as nearly as possible the actual cost of the contract. The new monthly rate will begin on July 1, 1992 and thereafter will coincide with the Hospital's fiscal year, beginning July 1. Any overtime must be approved by The Hospital through the Carolina Air Care Program Director or his/her designee. Annual salary increases shall be negotiated with The Hospital due to budget impact. This agreement shall terminate automatically if the parties do not agree to the amount of salary increases requested by Orange County, not withstanding the terms of paragraph 12 below. Orange County shall provide monthly statements of actual cost along with their monthly bill. Orange County shall bill The Hospital by the 15th of the month. The Hospital agrees to reimburse Orange County $6,000 annually for administrative overhead associated with the Paramedic contract, upon submission of documentation to justify the overhead. This amount covers administrative time for the