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5 <br /> <br /> <br />13. Non-Discrimination. Provider agrees as part of consideration of the granting of funds by Orange <br />County the parties hereto for themselves, their agents, officials, employees and servants agree <br />not to discriminate in any manner of these basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, <br />handicap, religion, sexual orientation, familial status or veterans status with reference to any <br />activities carried out by the grantee, no matter how remote. The parties hereto further agree in <br />all respects to conform to the provision and intent of Orange County Civil Rights Ordinance, as <br />amended and the Orange County Non-discrimination Policy. This provision is enforced by action <br />for specific performance, injunctive relief, or other remedy as by law provided; this provision <br />shall be binding on the grantees, the successors and assigns of the parties hereto with reference <br />to the above subject manner. <br /> <br />14. Living Wage. Orange County is committed to providing its employees with a living wage and <br />encourages agencies if funds to pursue the same goal. The County’s living wage is $ 14.95 per <br />hour. To the extent possible, Orange County recommends that Provider provide a living wage <br />to its employees. <br /> <br />15. Notice. The Parties hereto agree and understand that written notice, mailed or delivered, to the <br />last known address shall constitute sufficient notice to the County and the Provider. All notices <br />required and/or made pursuant to this Agreement to be given to the County and the Provides shall <br />be in writing and mailed to the party addressed as follows: <br /> <br />County: Provider: <br />Nancy Coston Executive Director <br />Department of Social Services The Inter-Faith Council for Social <br />Orange County Service, Inc. <br /> Post Office Box 8181 110 W. Main Street <br /> Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278 Carrboro, North Carolina 27510 <br /> <br />16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement, including any referenced attachments, constitutes the <br />entire Agreement between the parties and shall supersede, replace or nullify any and all prior <br />Agreements of understandings; written or oral, relating to the matters set forth herein, and any <br />such prior Agreements or understandings shall have no force or affect whatsoever on this <br />Agreement. The County and Provider have read this Agreement and agree to be bound by all of <br />its terms, and further agree that this Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement <br />of the Agreement between the County and Provider. <br /> <br />17. Severability. All clauses found herein shall act independently of each other. If a clause is found <br />to be illegal or unenforceable, it shall have no effect on the other provisions of this Agreement. <br />It is understood by the parties hereto that if any part, term or provision of this Agreement is by <br />the Courts held to be illegal or in conflict with any laws of the State of North Carolina or the <br />United States, the validity of the remaining portions or provisions shall not be affected, and the <br />rights and obligations of the parties shall be construed and enforced as if the Agreement did not <br />contain the particular part, term or provision held to be invalid. <br /> <br />18. Governing Law. This Agreement and the duties, responsibilities, obligations and rights of <br />respective parties hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of North Carolina. <br />Provider shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, <br />rules, and regulations including but not limited to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws, <br />policies, rules, and regulations and the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy and Orange <br />County Living Wage Policy (each policy is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed <br />at http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php). Any <br />violation of this requirement is a breach of the Agreement and County may immediately <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: B72B9D20-BFE7-4847-8488-DC08B39534B9