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7 . Non -Discrimination : The Contractor contractually agrees to administer all functions <br /> pursuant to this Contract without discrimination because of race , creed, sex , national origin , <br /> age , economic status , sexual orientation , gender identity or gender expression . <br /> 8 . Federal and State Legal Compliance : The Contractor must be in full compliance with all <br /> applicable federal and state laws , including those on immigration . <br /> 9 . E - Verify : The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of Article 2 of Chapter 64 of <br /> the North Carolina General Statutes . Further, should Contractor utilize a subcontractor( s) , <br /> Contractor shall require the subcontractor( s ) to comply with the requirements of Article 2 , <br /> Chapter 64 of the General Statutes . Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute § 143 - 133 . 3 <br /> (c) (2 ) , contracts solely for the purchase of apparatus , supplies , materials , and equipment <br /> are exempt from this E - Verify provision . <br /> 10 . Amendment : This Contract may be amended in writing by mutual agreement of the Town <br /> and Contractor . <br /> 11 . Termination : Either party may terminate this Contract at any time by giving the other party <br /> thirty (30 ) days written notice of termination prior to the end of the term as described <br /> herein . <br /> 12 . Interpretation/Venue : This Contract shall be construed and enforced under the laws of <br /> North Carolina . The courts and the authorities of the State of North Carolina shall have <br /> exclusive jurisdiction over all controversies between the parties which may arise under or <br /> in relation to this Contract . In the event of any dispute between the parties , venue is <br /> properly laid in Orange County, North Carolina for any state court action and in the Middle <br /> District of North Carolina for any federal court action . Contrary to any provision that may <br /> be contained in any exhibit attached hereto the Town shall not consent to 1 ) resolving any <br /> dispute by means of arbitration and/or 2 ) waiver of a trial by jury . <br /> 13 . Preference : In the event that the terms of any exhibit attached hereto are not consistent with <br /> the terms of this Contract, this Contract shall have preference ; provided that where either <br /> any exhibit attached hereto or this Contract establishes higher standards for performance <br /> by either party, the higher standard , wherever located, shall apply . <br /> 14 . Severability0 The parties intend and agree that if any provision of this Contract or any <br /> portion thereof shall be held to be void or otherwise unenforceable , all other portions of <br /> this Contract shall remain in full force and effect . <br /> 15 . Assi nment $ This Contract shall not be assigned without the prior written consent of the <br /> parties . <br /> 16 . Entire Agreement : This Contract shall constitute the entire agreement of the parties and no <br /> other warranties , inducements , considerations , promises , or interpretations shall be implied <br /> or impressed upon this Contract that are not expressly addressed herein . All prior <br /> agreements , understandings and discussions are hereby superseded by this Contract . <br /> Small Service Contract Revised 10/2017 Page 2 of 5 <br />