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iLI- <br /> Agreement would have been approved and executed had such an unconstitutional or unenforceable <br /> provision been excluded therefrom. <br /> Section 16.05. Cooperative Efforts. This Agreement shall be liberally construed in order to <br /> promote a harmonious relationship between the parties with regard to the management and operation of <br /> the CAC. The Corporation accepts the relationship of trust and confidence established between the <br /> Corporation and the County by this Agreement. The Corporation covenants with the County to furnish <br /> its best skill and judgment and to fully and effectively cooperate with the County to accomplish the <br /> purposes and objectives of this Agreement. If a problem arises that this Agreement does not directly or <br /> indirectly address, the Corporation and the County agree to work with one another to determine a <br /> mutually satisfactory solution. <br /> Section 16.06. Approvals. Notwithstanding anything herein which may be to the contrary, all <br /> approvals or consents required or permitted pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing in order to be <br /> considered valid and binding. <br /> Section 16.07. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon the heirs, <br /> personal representatives, successors, and assigns of the parties hereto; provided, however, this provision <br /> shall not be deemed to authorize the assignment or other transfer of this Agreement which may only be <br /> accomplished as expressly provided in this Agreement. <br /> Section 16.08. Waiver. The failure of either party to insist upon a strict performance of any of <br /> the terms or provisions of the Agreement, or to exercise any option, right, or remedy under the <br /> Agreement, shall not be construed as a waiver or as a relinquishment for the future of such term, <br /> provision, option, right, or remedy, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect. No <br /> waiver by either party of any term or provision hereof shall be deemed to have been made unless <br /> expressed in writing and signed by the party against whom the waiver is asserted. <br /> Section 16.09. Covenant of Further Assurances. The Corporation and the County agree that <br /> from and after the date of execution hereof, each will, upon the request of the other, execute and deliver <br /> such other documents and instruments and take such other actions as may be reasonably required to carry <br /> out the purpose and intent of this Agreement. <br /> Section 16.10. Choice of Law. This Agreement shall be deemed made in North Carolina. This <br /> Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of North <br /> Carolina. All litigation arising out of this Agreement shall be brought in courts sitting in North Carolina, <br /> with venue in Orange County. <br /> Section 16.11. Force Majeure. In the event that the Corporation or the County is unable to <br /> perform the obligations of this Agreement, by reason of an act of God, war, riot, strike, insurrection, <br /> fire, explosion, injunction, inability to obtain fuel, government action, order or decree of any court, <br /> casualty, or other cause beyond the control of the Corporation or the County, then the Corporation or <br /> the County, as applicable, shall be excused from such failure to perform but shall recommence and <br /> continue to perform promptly after removal or cessation of such cause of delay. <br /> Section 16.12. Assignment. No assignment, delegation, transfer, or novation of this Agreement <br /> or any part thereof shall be made unless approved by both the Corporation and the County. <br /> 9 <br />