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ACCOUNTABILITY The parties agree to cooperatively develop and utilize FOGS, and PRMS resource program databases to measure effectiveness in program delivery and customer satisfaction. The District will provide a copy of its Annual Report and Plan of Operations to the other signatories of this agreement by July 31st of each year. The District will also provide a copy of their Long-Range Plan which, at no time, will be in excess of five years old. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT This agreement covers the basic operating understanding between all parties. Authority to carry out specific projects or activities, transfer of funds, or acquisition of services or property, will be established under separate agreement. The parties agree that contracts, memorandums of understanding, and/or additional agreements maybe entered into, as needed, to facilitate the implementation of natural resources conservation programs within the conservation districts. TORT LIABILITY The parties.will each assume responsibility for the actions of their officials or employees acting within the scope of their employment to the extent provided by federal and state laws and local ordinances. CIVIL RIGHTS The parties recognize the benefit and importance of delivering conservation programs equitably to all customers, having a diverse staff to assist this customer base, and having diversity within the district board. The parties agree to work cooperatively to achieve diversity in all aspects of the conservation program through effective outreach and marketing. The parties will be in compliance with the nondiscrimination provisions contained in Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (Public Law 100-259) and other nondiscrimination statutes, namely, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and in accordance with regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture (7CFR-15, Subparts A & B) which provide that no person in the United States shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, or disability be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance from the Department of Agriculture or any agency thereof. RE VIE W/MODIFICATION/TERMINATION This agreement will be reviewed at least annually. The agreement can be mod~ed or terminated at any time by mutual consent of all parties or can be terminated by any party by giving 60 days written notice to the other parties. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE NATURAL, RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE By: State Conservationist Date: Orange SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT By: Chairperson DEHNR-DIVISION OF SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION By: Director Date: Orange COUNTY By: Title: Date: Date: