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Page 6 of 6 <br /> <br />must be authorized by the County Attorney. You must, at all times, protect client <br />privilege. <br />Keep in mind that your duty of confidentiality d oes not end when you leave the <br />Office; it lasts forever. You also must be mindful of potential conflicts of interests, <br />which may arise in connection with the work you are doing, will do, or have <br />previously done for another person or organization that is related to the work you <br />are doing or exposed to during your tenure with Orange County. <br />You also might have a conflict of interest if former or future colleagues, friends, or <br />family members are involved in matters that you are working on or exposed to <br />while at Orange County. You must report to the County Attorney any situation <br />that might give rise to a conflict of interest or that may affect your ability to carry <br />out your assignments while serving as legal contractor for the County <br />competently and diligently. <br />Your signature below serves as your agreement not to use or disclose confidential <br />information of Orange County except as authorized by the County Attorney, and <br />to alert the County Attorney to any potential conflicts of interest and any other <br />situations in which a rule of professional conduct may be at issue . Your signature <br />also is as an acknowledgment that you understand your obligation to determine <br />and comply with the laws, regulations , and rules of professional conduct that <br />define your obligations in the work you receive as a legal contractor. If you have <br />questions about your obligations under the applicable laws, regulations, rules of <br />professional conduct, or any other rules or policies, please consult the County <br />Attorney. <br />________________________ <br />Muluken Hass <br /> <br />___________________ <br />Date <br /> <br />Docusign Envelope ID: FD296D4E-3F00-89FA-81D7-3BC5877AF858 <br />5/13/2026