another) , (ii) more than 50 % common ownership of their capital interests or profits
<br /> interests , if both entities are partnerships (including direct ownership by one
<br /> partnership of another) , or (iii) more than 50 % common ownership of the value of
<br /> the outstanding stock of the corporation or the capital interests or profit interests
<br /> of the partnership , as applicable , if one entity is a corporation and the other entity
<br /> is a partnership (including direct ownership of the applicable stock or interests by
<br /> one entity of the other) , and
<br /> iv. " sale date" means the date of execution of this Bond Purchase Agreement by all
<br /> parties .
<br /> (4) Official Statement . The County hereby ratifies and approves the Preliminary Official
<br /> Statement dated May 29 , 2024 (the "Preliminary Official Statement") , and consents to its distribution and
<br /> use by the Underwriters prior to the date hereof in connection with the public offering and sale of the Bonds .
<br /> The County confirms that the Preliminary Official Statement was " deemed final" by the County as of its
<br /> date for purposes of Rule 15c242 of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the
<br /> Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Rule") . Upon acceptance of this offer, the County shall prepare a
<br /> final Official Statement and shall, within the earlier of seven (7) business days following the date hereof or
<br /> two business days prior to the Closing Date (as hereinafter defined) , deliver to the Underwriters printed
<br /> copies of such final Official Statement (such final Official Statement, together with any amendment or
<br /> supplement thereto , being the " Official Statement") in sufficient quantity as may reasonably be required by
<br /> the Underwriters in order to comply with the Rule and any applicable rules of the Municipal Securities
<br /> Rulemaking Board (the "MSRB ") . The County hereby authorizes and approves the Official Statement and
<br /> consents to the use and distribution of the Official Statement by the Underwriters in connection with the
<br /> public offering and sale of the Bonds . At the time of or prior to the Closing, the Underwriters will file, or
<br /> cause to be filed, the Official Statement with the MSRB . In addition, the County hereby approves and
<br /> authorizes the Underwriters to coordinate the printing of the Official Statement and consents to the
<br /> electronic distribution of the Official Statement.
<br /> (5 ) Representations of the County . The County hereby represents , warrants and covenants
<br /> that :
<br /> (a) The County is a political subdivision duly organized and validly existing under the
<br /> Constitution and laws of the State of North Carolina (the " State ") , and is authorized pursuant to the laws of
<br /> the State, including the Act, and the Approving Resolution to issue the Bonds .
<br /> (b) The County has full legal right, power and authority to (1) adopt the Approving
<br /> Resolution, (ii) execute, deliver and perform its obligations under this Bond Purchase Agreement, the Trust
<br /> Agreement, the Bonds , and the Modified Deed of Trust; (iii) issue and deliver the Bonds to the Underwriters
<br /> as provided in this Bond Purchase Agreement; (iv) approve and authorize the distribution of the Preliminary
<br /> Official Statement and the Official Statement; and (v) carry out and consummate all other transactions
<br /> contemplated by this Bond Purchase Agreement, the Approving Resolution, the Trust Agreement, the
<br /> Bonds , the Modified Deed of Trust and the Official Statement .
<br /> (c) The Approving Resolution has been duly adopted by the County, and the County
<br /> has duly authorized all necessary action to be taken by the County for : (i) the offering, issuance, sale , and
<br /> delivery of the Bonds upon the terms set forth herein and in the Official Statement, (ii) the execution and
<br /> delivery by the County of the Bonds , this Bond Purchase Agreement, the Trust Agreement, the Modified
<br /> Deed of Trust, and the performance of its obligations under the Bonds , this Bond Purchase Agreement, the
<br /> Trust Agreement, the Modified Deed of Trust and any and all such other agreements and documents as may
<br /> be required to be executed, delivered, and received by the County in order to carry out, give effect to , and
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