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jurisdiction or venue with respect to such suits or actions. Binding arbitration may not <br />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 /> <br />d. 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 <br />authority of its statutory mandate. <br /> <br />In the event that public funds are unavailable or not appropriated for the performance of <br />County’s obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically <br />expire without penalty to County immediately upon written notice to Provider of the <br />unavailability or non-appropriation of public funds. It is expressly agreed that County shall <br />not activate this non-appropriation provision for its convenience or to circumvent the <br />requirements of this Agreement. <br />In the event of a change in the County’s statutory authority, mandate or mandated <br />functions, by state or federal legislative or regulatory action, which adversely affects <br />County’s authority to continue its obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement <br />shall automatically terminate without penalty to County upon written notice to Provider <br />of such limitation or change in County’s legal authority. <br />e. Signatures. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be <br />executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the consent of <br />the Parties to utilize electronic signatures and the intent of the Parties to comply with <br />Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66. <br /> <br />f. Notices. Any notice required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by <br />certified or registered mail, return receipt requested to the following: <br /> <br /> <br /> Orange County <br /> Attention: DSS Director <br /> P.O. Box 8181 <br /> Hillsborough, NC 27278 <br /> <br />Clause 23. Validity of Each Part <br />If any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, its invalidity will not affect the validity <br />or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement. <br />Clause 24. Grounds for Termination of Tenancy <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: 4B5EDD7E-FF2C-454D-8C7B-666E1F5FC6AA